1. 5" granite crusher run delivered to

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, Solicitation Number 5400020865, for the procurement of 1.5-inch granite crusher-run stone to be delivered and tailgate spread at Webb Wildlife Management Area in Hampton County. The project requires the delivery and spreading of 1,300 tons of material on predetermined road sections, with contractors responsible for all delivery charges. Specific requirements include spreading the stone on roads 10-12 feet wide to a depth of approximately 4 inches, ensuring no piles exceed 12 inches in height. Key deadlines include questions due by February 4, 2021, at 12:00 noon, and sealed offers due by February 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with award notification to be posted on the same day. The contract requires completion by March 29, 2019, with potential extensions for inclement weather or wet conditions. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit pricing, with contractors required to provide weight tickets for each load and maintain material quality and consistency.

Vendors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and may be eligible for state preferences, including resident vendor preference, resident subcontractor preference, or SC/US end-product preference if qualifying criteria are met. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of at least $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation with statutory limits. All materials must be new, and the contract will be comprised of the solicitation (as amended), the offeror's offer, the state's acceptance, and any purchase orders, with solicitation documents taking precedence in case of conflicts. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required for this procurement. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project involves 1,300 tons of granite crusher-run stone, which will determine the overall contract value based on unit pricing submitted by bidders.