No Award Statement.docx

This is a Statement of Award from the South Carolina Forestry Commission regarding solicitation 5400028807 for road reconditioning work within the Francis Marion National Forest. The project encompasses comprehensive road maintenance activities across approximately 8.34 miles of rural forest service roads, including road reconditioning, mowing, brushing, and culvert replacement on five distinct roadways: Little Hell Hell Hole Road, Ackerman A Road, Callum Road, Callum A Road, and Mackie Road. The bid submission deadline was October 20, 2025, at 14:00:00, with an anticipated award date of October 22, 2025. The contract term spans 90 days from October 22, 2025, to January 22, 2026. Road surfacing materials include Fine Limestone Base Course (FLBC) and slag, with technical specifications provided for each road segment.

The statement indicates that NO AWARD was made on this solicitation item, as the submitted price was considered excessive. The South Carolina Forestry Commission has determined to re-solicit the project with revised specifications. Contractors were required to demonstrate prior experience completing road work jobs within the last two years, provide a performance bond of $5,000, and submit proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000. Award selection was to be made on a lowest responsible and responsive bidder basis. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or precise budget amounts were identified in the original solicitation.