Cleaning and Care of Interstate Rest Area-Belvidere, SD

The South Dakota DOT is soliciting a fixed‑price, two‑year contract to provide full caretaker services for the dual‑site Belvidere interstate rest area on I‑90. The contractor will be responsible for daily cleaning and disinfecting of restroom facilities, routine grounds upkeep (lawn mowing, weed control, watering), minor plumbing and electrical repairs, kiosk and video‑surveillance maintenance, snow/ice removal from walkways, recycling collection, and an annual deep‑cleaning cycle. The work must follow the detailed “Caretaker’s Manual” and include daily logs, weekly inspections, and semi‑annual reporting. The contract also mandates a minimum 12‑hour on‑site presence during peak summer months and adherence to dress‑code requirements, with liquidated damages for non‑performance. • Daily cleaning of restrooms, lobby, and fixtures; restocking consumables. • Grounds maintenance – mowing, watering, fertilizing, weed‑control, and litter removal. • Minor plumbing/electrical repairs, kiosk upkeep, snow/ice removal (walkways only), and recycling management. • Seasonal on‑site coverage (12 hr/day) during May‑September periods, annual deep‑cleaning by May 15 each year, and regular reporting per the caretaker manual.