Fort Thompson Intake/Pumphouse Construction

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "General Decision Number" (SD20260001) dated January 30, 2026, for Heavy and Highway Construction Projects in South Dakota. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications, including Electrician, Ironworker, Laborer (with multiple groups and specific task examples), Painter, Power Equipment Operator (with multiple groups and specific equipment examples), Truck Driver, and Welder.

This document is crucial for bidders on federal or federally-assisted construction projects in South Dakota that fall under the Davis-Bacon Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must use these rates to accurately calculate their labor costs when preparing their proposals and ensure compliance with labor standards if awarded the contract. The document also includes notes on Executive Orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, as well as information on the wage determination appeals process.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 (Am-0001) to Section 35 45 01, "VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS." It revises specification sections 35 and 45.

• Section 35 45 01, "VERTICAL TURBINE PUMPS"
• Specification sections 35 and 45

This amendment revises existing specifications. Bidders should review the updated sections to ensure their proposals accurately reflect the current requirements. No specific impact on proposal deadlines or evaluation factors is mentioned in this amendment, but it is crucial for bidders to incorporate these changes into their submissions.

Specifications / Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the technical specifications and requirements for an engine-generator set system, likely for a water intake facility in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. The primary objective is to ensure a reliable and robust starting and electrical generation system capable of operating under various environmental conditions and meeting specific performance standards.

• General Construction Specifications: Covers a wide range of construction elements including concrete, masonry, metals, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, earthwork, utilities, and marine construction.

• Engine-Generator Set System: Details requirements for a DC starting system with specific battery capacity and cranking periods, a compliant battery charger, starting aids (glow plugs and jacket-coolant heaters), an engine speed governor, and a synchronous type generator with Class H insulation.

• Safety System: Outlines requirements for audible and visual alarm signals and shutdown logic for critical functions.

• Testing and Inspection: Details extensive factory and onsite testing requirements.

• Starting System: Maintenance-free, sealed, SAE Type D engine starting batteries, two parallel sets of 12-volt batteries, capable of 60 seconds of continuous cranking at -10 degrees F.

• Battery Charger: Conforms to UL 1236, capable of equalizing fully depleted batteries within 24 hours, continuous output rating of not less than 10 amperes.

• Governor: Maintains steady-state frequency band and regulation (droop) in accordance with specified performance class values.

• Generator: Standby vs. continuous duty, Class H insulation, temperature rise not exceeding 130 degrees C for standby duty.

• Electrical: Current difference between phases not exceeding 2 percent, voltage deviation factor not exceeding 10 percent.

• Compliance: EMI suppression complying with MIL-STD-461, grounding systems with resistance to solid earth ground not exceeding 5 ohms.

Implied to be for the Water Intake facility in Fort Thompson, South Dakota.

• Compliance with numerous standards including SAE ARP892, SAE J537, UL 1236, NEMA MG 1, NFPA 110, MIL-STD-461, and NFPA 70.
• Seismic acceleration forces must be specified.
• Valve-regulated lead-acid batteries are not acceptable.
• Factory and onsite inspection and testing are required.
• Training for operating and maintenance personnel is required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "STEP 1 SOLICITATION" for the "WATER INTAKE" project located at "FORT THOMPSON, SOUTH DAKOTA". The solicitation number is W9128F26BA018, and the issue date is December 2025. It is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District.

The document contains a comprehensive index of drawings related to the project, covering various disciplines including General, Geotechnical, Site/Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, and details for Fencing, Roads, Erosion Control, and Utilities. Specific drawings detail:

• Subsurface boring logs (B-101, B-102, B-103)
• Boring location plans (B-301, B-302)
• Site plans and existing conditions (VF100, VF101, VF102, CS101, CS401A)
• Grading plans (CG100, CG101)
• Utility composite plans and details (CU100, CU101, CU102, CU501, CU502)
• Electrical plans, details, and panel schedules (EG100, EG101, EG102, EG500, EG501, EG502, EP100, EP101, EP501, EL100, EL101, EL500, EL502)
• Structural notes, details, and plans (S-001 through S-006, S-100 through S-101, S-200 through S-210, S-500 through S-530)
• Mechanical plans, details, and schedules (M-100 through M-101, M-201 through M-202, M-501, M-601)
• Pump house plans and cross-sections (MP101, MP102)
• Architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details (A-101, A-104 through A-105, A-201, A-301, A-310, A-401 through A-402, A-510, A-601, A-603)

This document is identified as "STEP 1 SOLICITATION" and "STEP 1 ADVERTISEMENT", indicating it is an initial release of information for potential bidders.

No specific submission or evaluation criteria are detailed in this solicitation document itself, as it primarily comprises drawings and indices. Further details would be expected in accompanying solicitation documents.

No specific eligibility or set-aside information is present in this drawing index.

This document is a collection of detailed drawings and plans related to the water intake structure and associated facilities. It serves as a foundational document for understanding the project's scope and technical requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision for wage rates applicable to construction projects in South Dakota, specifically for Heavy and Highway construction. It provides the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on federal or federally funded construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act and its related acts.

• General Decision Number: SD20260032
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• Applicable Area: South Dakota Statewide
• Project Types: Heavy Construction Projects, Highway Construction Projects
• Classifications and Rates: Lists specific wage rates and fringe benefits for various trades including Carpenter, Concrete Finisher, Electrician, Laborer (with detailed classifications), Painter, Power Equipment Operator (with detailed classifications), Truck Driver (with detailed classifications), and Welders.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining requirements for contractors.
• Appeals Process: Details the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use this document to understand the minimum wage requirements for laborers and mechanics on the associated construction opportunity. This information is critical for accurately estimating labor costs in their proposals and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Failure to adhere to these wage rates can result in penalties and contract violations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the construction of a Wet Well, Water Intake, and Pumphouse Project located at Lake Sharpe, Fort Thompson, South Dakota. The project is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Construction of a Wet Well, Water Intake, and Pumphouse.

• The project scope includes mobilization, construction of the pumphouse and components, waterline installation, and seeding/demobilization.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Magnitude of Construction: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after notice to proceed.

• This is a Two-Step Sealed Bidding procurement method.

• Step-One requires submission of technical proposals only (no pricing information). Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability.

• Step-Two will involve priced bids submitted only by firms with acceptable Step-One technical proposals.

• The deadline for Step-One technical proposals is March 2, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time.

• Offers must be submitted electronically.

• This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 237990

• Small Business Size Standard: $45M

• Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• A site visit is scheduled for February 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time at the USACE Big Bend Administration Office, Fort Thompson, SD.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the NAVFAC/USACE Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0). It is designed to collect feedback from clients regarding a contractor's performance on previous projects. Offerors are expected to have their clients complete this questionnaire and submit it with their proposals.

• Contractor Information: Fields for firm name, CAGE code, address, DUNS number, contact information, and details about the work performed (prime, sub, JV, etc.).
• Contract Information: Details about the specific contract being reviewed, including contract number, type, title, location, award and completion dates, original and final prices, and a project description.
• Client Information: Fields for the client's name, title, contact information, and their role in the project.
• Performance Ratings: Clients are asked to rate the contractor's performance across several categories using a defined scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Not Applicable). Categories include:
  • Quality (technical data, standards, problem resolution, QC program)
  • Schedule/Timeliness of Performance (delivery, resource utilization)
  • Customer Satisfaction (end-user satisfaction, contractor cooperation, overall satisfaction)
  • Management/Personnel/Labor (on-site management, workforce, property control, personnel expertise, small business utilization, multi-project management, change assimilation, overall management)
  • Cost/Financial Management (meeting price terms, cost reduction proposals, invoicing, accounting system adequacy, terminations, financial problems)
  • Safety/Security (safety environment, security compliance)
  • General (emergency response, compliance, likelihood to rehire, overall rating)
• Remarks: A section for clients to provide narrative feedback, specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or additional comments.

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders as it directly relates to the past performance evaluation factor, which is often a significant part of the proposal assessment. Completing and submitting this form accurately and having clients provide favorable ratings can strengthen a proposal. Bidders must ensure they provide this form to their clients in a timely manner and follow the submission instructions outlined in the solicitation.