Amednment #1 - Q & A.pdf

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State of South Carolina

Invitation For Bid

Amendment #1 – Questions & Answers

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400030092 09/08/2026

JEFFERY SCHWALK

(803) 737-1018 SchwalkJC@scdot.gov SCDOT Procurement Office PO Box 191 Columbia SC 29202-0191

DESCRIPTION: TRUCK-MOUNTED STREET SWEEPER

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time):09/29//2026 14:30:00 (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision) QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 09/02/2026 10:00 AM COMPLETED (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED:

CONFERENCE TYPE: Not Applicable

DATE & TIME:

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)

LOCATION: Not Applicable

AWARD &

AMENDMENTS

Award will be posted on 11/09/2026. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any related notices will be posted at the following web address: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

NAME OF OFFEROR

(full legal name of business submitting the offer)

Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the name of a branch office or a division of a larger entity if the branch or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)

DATE SIGNED

TITLE

(business title of person signing above)

STATE VENDOR NO.

(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)

PRINTED NAME

(printed name of person signing above)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)

OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other_____________________________

___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) ___ Corporation (tax-exempt) ___ Government entity (federal, state, or local)

COVER PAGE - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)

http://www.procurement.sc.gov/ http://www.procurement.sc.gov/ http://www.procurement.sc.gov/

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AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004)

(a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors should monitor the following web site for the issuance of Amendments: www.procurement.sc.gov (b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on Page Two, (3) by letter, or (4) by submitting a bid that indicates in some way that the bidder received the amendment. (c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. [02-2A005-1]

QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS - AMENDMENT (JUN 2017)

THE SOLICITATION IS AMENDED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INFORMATION OR CHANGES

RESULTING FROM QUESTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN A QUESTION-AND-ANSWER FORMAT. ALL

QUESTIONS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN REPRINTED BELOW. THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” SHOULD

BE READ WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE QUESTIONS. THE QUESTIONS ARE INCLUDED

SOLELY TO PROVIDE A CROSS-REFERENCE TO THE POTENTIAL OFFEROR THAT SUBMITTED

THE QUESTION. QUESTIONS DO NOT FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT; THE “STATE’S

RESPONSE” DOES. ANY RESTATEMENT OF PART OR ALL OF AN EXISTING PROVISION OF THE

SOLICITATION IN AN ANSWER DOES NOT MODIFY THE ORIGINAL PROVISION EXCEPT AS

FOLLOWS: UNDERLINED TEXT IS ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL PROVISON. STRICKEN TEXT IS

DELETED.

QUESTION #1:

(Wheelbase Requirement: Specification: Wheelbase shall not exceed 136"; cab-to-axle 70"; overall length not to exceed 268")

Will SCDOT consider a sweeper with a wheelbase of 144” inches if all other operational, maneuverability, safety, and performance requirements are met or exceeded?

SCDOT RESPONSE TO QUESTION #1:

SCDOT will accept a sweeper with a wheelbase of 144” if all other operational, maneuverability, safety, and performance requirements are met, or exceeded.

QUESTION #2:

(Full-Width 60" Belt Conveyor: Specification: Conveyor to be full width of main broom, 60" minimum)

Will SCDOT accept a 54” width conveyor configuration that will achieve equivalent debris-loading efficiency and hopper-loading performance?

SCDOT RESPONSE TO QUESTION #2:

SCDOT will accept a belt conveyor width of 54”. Widths from 54” to 60” will be deemed acceptable.

QUESTION #3:

(Copper Pipe Front Spray Bar: Four removable brass nozzles mounted on copper pipe) Will SCDOT accept a non-corrosive polyethylene assembly that provides equal or greater resistance to corrosion and environmental deterioration?

SCDOT RESPONSE TO QUESTION #3:

SCDOT will accept a front spray bar made from a non-corrosive polyethylene assembly that provides equal or greater resistance to corrosion and environmental deterioration if all other operational, maneuverability, safety, and performance requirements are met, or exceeded

QUESTION #4:

(Responding to Bid Specifications) Given that there is not a section listed on the bid spec to answer “Yes” or “No”, what is the correct format for proposal to ensure specifications are met?

SCDOT RESPONSE TO QUESTION #4:

Unless there is a granted exception to the specs during the questions period as a result of a submitted question, all specs are to be met. There is no allowance to provide alternative answers to the specifications and requirements.

QUESTION #5:

Delivery Expectation

If awarded, is there a specific timeframe that a truck must be delivered by?

SCDOT RESPONSE TO QUESTION #5:

Trucks must be delivered by July 1, 2026, at the latest.

All other terms, conditions, bidding instructions, and specifications remain unchanged. If there are any questions or if any confusion or uncertainty arises as a result of this amendment, it is the sole responsibility of the offeror to contact the procurement officer for clarification. Contact information can be found in the top right-hand corner of the cover page of this amendment. Reference the “duty to inquire” clause in the original invitation for bid.