2027 Aiken Pavement Improvements Project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting bids for the 2027 Aiken Pavement Improvement project, a 16.2-mile pavement rehabilitation effort in Aiken County, with the letting scheduled for September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at SCDOT Headquarters in Columbia. Bidders must hold a valid SCDOT prequalification certificate to be eligible, and the DBE goal is 0%.

The scope comprises removal and disposal of existing pavement and curbing, full-depth asphalt patching, milling operations, cement-modified recycled base installation, asphalt surface courses, concrete curb and gutter work, sidewalk construction, drainage infrastructure, pavement markings, rumble strips, and erosion control measures. Project completion is June 30, 2028, and work is funded through state transportation sources.

Bid forms and construction standards are available through the Bid Express website beginning August 9, 2026; hardcopy plans and proposals are available through SCDOT Engineering Publications. All bids must comply with federal-aid requirements under Title 23 of the United States Code, prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Contractors must also comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Work Hours and Safety Act of 1962. Bidders must submit electronic bids through the BidX platform with a bid bond equal to 5% of the approximate bid amount and all required documentation in proper format. SCDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities. Contract administration inquiries should be directed to (803) 737-7469.