2027 Lexington Pavement Improvement Project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for the 2027 Lexington County Pavement Improvement project, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at SCDOT Headquarters in Columbia. Only contractors holding a valid SCDOT Prequalification Certificate are eligible to bid.

The scope spans approximately 16.32 miles of pavement improvements across Lexington County under two project numbers (P045597 and P045598), including milling of existing asphalt (over 144,505 square yards), full-depth asphalt patching, installation of cement-modified recycled base course, asphalt surface course placement (approximately 25,510 tons), pavement markings (thermoplastic and paint), rumble strip installation, pedestrian ramp construction, catch basin and drop inlet adjustments, and permanent grassing for non-permitted resurfacing areas. Bid quantities are approximate and subject to change without notice.

The DBE participation goal is 0.00 percent. The contract is subject to prevailing wage rates under the Davis Bacon Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Work Hours and Safety Act of 1962. Project completion is scheduled for November 30, 2027.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the approximate bid amount through the BidX electronic system using an approved surety company. Bid forms and project documents are available through the Bid Express website as of August 9, 2026; hardcopy plans and proposals are available through SCDOT Engineering Publications. All bids will be publicly opened and posted immediately on the SCDOT website, Bid Express, and the Construction Extranet. SCDOT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any technicalities. Funding is provided through state transportation funds.