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SDDOT reports July change‑orders net decrease of $2.48M; approves several structure bids
Summary
The Department reported July Construction Change Orders produced a net decrease of $2,478,472.32 and a 12‑month net contract change of +1.39%; the Commission also approved several structure and maintenance bids, including Lehtola Builders low bid of $544,416.03.
Ryan Johnson told the Commission that CCOs completed in July resulted in a decrease of $2,478,472.32 to original contract amounts, while over the past 12 months the total change to original contracts increased by 1.39%.
Johnson highlighted specific project CCOs: IM 0293(113)78 (Minnehaha County, I‑29 structures near Skunk Creek) had CCO No. 6 adding $283,660.53 (3.8%) for adjusted as‑built quantities and extra work; IM‑B‑CR 2292(101)3 (I‑229 Exit 4 Cliff Avenue) had CCO No.11 adding $209,419.78 to change a sign cantilever to a double beam sign bridge; and NH‑PH 0385(50)96 (US385/Pactola Dam area) had CCO No.4 adding $127,718.69 for additional asphalt to smooth selected locations.
Separately, Sam Weisgram presented bid letting results. Notable low bids approved Aug. 19 included Lehtola Builders, Inc. at $544,416.03 for BRO‑B 8055(37) structure work in Roberts County and $434,406.84 on BRF‑B 6202(07). The Commission approved listed bids by roll call vote. On Aug. 25, 2026 the Commission also approved a bridge‑cleaning bid of $63,994.50 to Sir Lines‑A‑Lot for Pierre regionwide work.
The record shows routine contract quantity adjustments and targeted extra work as the principal drivers of the reported change‑orders.
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