Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State is looking for firms interested in providing professional geotechnical investigation and special inspection services for the project referenced above. The project scope will involve geotechnical investigation and construction materials testing during the design and construction for MEN'S LEVEL V CORRECTIONAL FACILITY at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, OSE # C1224--01X. The project is to replace the Hill at the South Dakota State Penitentiary with a 1,500 bed Level V security facility in the Sioux Falls vicinity. The space program includes Point of Entry / Front Administration, Administration and Operations, Visiting and Hearing Services, Intake, Health and Behavioral Health Services, Food Service and Laundry, Education (includes Pheasantland Industries), Recreation, Housing, Restrictive Housing, and Facility Services. Elevator pits, loading docks, free-standing fence/vehicle barricades and/or retaining walls are anticipated to be included in the project. Bearing wall and column loads are anticipated to be approximately 14 kips per foot and 300 kips respectively. The equivalent single axle loads are anticipated to be approximately 500,000 and 35000 for heavyand light-duty pavements, respectively. Stormwater retention ponds are anticipated to be constructed either on or adjacent to the project site. Additional roadway and utility improvements are anticipated for roughly 5 miles outside the property. Environmental assessment and environmental impact statements are beyond the scope of this advertisement.
