Abbeville County Bridge

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for a comprehensive bridge replacement project in Abbeville County, specifically targeting a bridge over Long Branch on North Road (S-01-125). The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for three primary line items: a single-span 70-foot by 36-foot precast concrete bridge with 2 exterior and 10 interior slabs, 140 linear feet of precast concrete barrier rails, and crane rental with an operator for component installation. The solicitation requires a detailed technical proposal demonstrating compliance with SCDOT Standard Drawings and specifications, including use of qualified products from specified lists for sealants, bearing pads, and surface coatings. Bidders must submit unit and extended pricing for each line item, with the contract award going to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Key deadlines include September 18, 2020, at 12:00 PM for question submissions, and September 28, 2020, at 2:30 PM for bid opening, with the anticipated award posting on October 13, 2020. The initial contract period is from the effective date (estimated October 16, 2020) through October 15, 2021, with specific performance requirements including delivery at 8:30 AM and installation of one full span per day.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations, but offers vendor preferences for South Carolina resident vendors and U.S. end-product providers who meet statutory requirements. Offerors must register as state vendors and submit proposals online through www.procurement.sc.gov. The crane operator must hold a valid National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators License. The payment structure includes a phased approach: 75 percent of the total bridge price will be paid after inspection and approval, with the remaining 25 percent due after successful installation and acceptance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project—including precast concrete components, barrier rails, and crane services—suggests a significant capital investment. Bidders must adhere to strict technical specifications, including concrete surface finishing requirements, elastomeric bearing pad standards, and cold-applied sealant qualifications, all sourced from SCDOT's qualified product lists.