Does South Dakota require prevailing wages on public works?

No. South Dakota has no state prevailing-wage law; federal Davis-Bacon applies only to federally funded work.

Does South Dakota require multiple-prime contracts?

No. South Dakota has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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South Dakota public works bidding requirements

Jurisdiction: State of South Dakota

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Summary of record

Verified Jul 8, 2026

Competitive bidding threshold (public work): Competitive bidding (SDCL 5-18A)
Governing statute: SDCL Chapter 5-18A
Award standard: Lowest responsible bidder
Multiple-prime required?: No statewide mandate
Prevailing wage: None (state level)
Addenda distribution: To all prospective bidders

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Competitive bidding threshold

Public improvement contracts over the applicable threshold require competitive sealed bidding, bid bonds, and performance bonds under SDCL Chapter 5-18A; counties and municipalities apply parallel limits under SDCL Titles 7 and 9.

Award standard

Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder.

Multiple-prime contracts

South Dakota has no statewide multiple-prime mandate. Unlike New York's Wicks Law or Pennsylvania's Separations Act, a single general contract is permitted.

Prevailing wage

South Dakota has no state prevailing-wage law — it is one of the states without one. Federal Davis-Bacon rates apply only to federally funded work.

Document distribution & addenda

South Dakota DOT §102 requires the Department to issue an addendum to all prospective bidders and make it available before bid opening.³

Record of change

South Dakota procures public improvements by competitive bidding under SDCL Chapter 5-18A, with counties and municipalities applying parallel limits. It has no state prevailing wage.

Verified
Jul 8, 2026

Added document-distribution source: Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges §102 (addendum to all prospective bidders).
Verified
Jul 7, 2026

Page created and verified against SDCL Chapter 5-18A; no state prevailing wage confirmed.

Sources

1. South Dakota Legislature — SDCL Chapter 5-18A (public procurement). sdlegislature.gov
2. South Dakota Legislative Audit — Public bid requirements. legislativeaudit.sd.gov
3. South Dakota DOT (SDDOT) — Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges §102 (addendum to all prospective bidders). dot.sd.gov

Frequently asked

How is public works construction procured in South Dakota?: By competitive sealed bidding under SDCL Chapter 5-18A, with counties and municipalities applying parallel limits under SDCL Titles 7 and 9.
Does South Dakota require prevailing wages on public works?: No. South Dakota has no state prevailing-wage law; federal Davis-Bacon applies only to federally funded work.
Does South Dakota require multiple-prime contracts?: No. South Dakota has no statewide multiple-prime mandate, unlike New York (Wicks Law) or Pennsylvania (Separations Act).

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Not legal advice. This page summarizes public law from primary sources for reference. Thresholds can change; always confirm the current requirement with the governing agency before relying on it for a specific procurement.