Demolition, site work, new construction and renovation of a mixed-use development in Custer, South Dakota. Design plans call for the construction of a theater / auditorium; for the demolition of a theater / auditorium; for the renovation of a theater / auditorium; and for site work for a theater / auditorium.

As of April 5, 2022, an architect has been awarded for the project. A firm timeline for construction has been disclsoed. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The State is looking for firms interested in providing professional Architectural design services for the project referenced above. The project scope will involve the design, bid and construction for SYLVAN LAKE STORE REPLACEMENT at the CUSTER STATE PARK in CUSTER, South Dakota, OSE# G2121--11X. The Park intends to replace the aging Sylvan Lake Store and add a deck for events to the Auditorium. The existing store will be demolished, and a new structure constructed on a new foundation. A new deck will be added to the auditorium, adjacent to the store, to handle events with up to 250 people. The construction budget for the project is approximately $2,000,000.00, but be advised that this number is subject to change. The intent is to have the deck completed by May of 2022 and the new store building completed by May 2023. Bid letting according to meet this schedule. Firms desiring to be considered for providing professional design services for this project should send a statement of interest that outlines qualifications and experience for this project. Statements of Interest should at a minimum include the following: 1. Specialized expertise, capabilities, experience in designing similar facilities, and technical competence as demonstrated by the team's capabilities, proposed approach, and methodology to meet the project requirements. (30%) 2. Resources available to perform the work, including any specialized services, within the specified time limits for the project. Include resumes of all personnel, including sub-consultants who will be assigned to this project for the entire duration. (30%) 3. Record of past performance, including price and cost data from previous projects, quality of work, ability to meet schedules, cost control, and contract administration. (20%) 4. Availability to project locale. (5%) 5. Familiarity with project locale. (5%) 6. Proposed project management techniques. (5%) 7. Ability and project history in handling special project constraints. (5%) A technical review committee will review the proposals and select a shortlist of firms. Those firms will then be interviewed by the Building Committee, who will make the final selection. The committee respectfully requests that statements of interest be limited to 25 pages or less. This is not a requirement, merely a request.