Abbeville county bridge paving-asphalt

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for an asphalt paving project in Abbeville County, specifically focused on a newly constructed bridge and its approaches on North Road over Long Branch. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid solicitation requiring comprehensive bridge and road surface work, including placing 175 tons of Type C Intermediate HMA for buildup, 75 tons of Type C Surface asphalt to finish grade, and painting 540 linear feet of 4-inch white and yellow fast-dry edge and center lines. Bidders must comply with SCDOT 2007 Standard Specifications and provide unit pricing for five specific line items: mobilization, intermediate asphalt course, surface asphalt course, white fast-dry paint, and yellow fast-dry paint. The bid was due on December 15, 2021, at 2:30 PM, with submissions accepted through the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) or via sealed paper bid to the SCDOT Procurement Office. The contract performance period was scheduled from December 17, 2021, through January 31, 2022, with award planned for December 17, 2021. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with payment based on actual quantities documented by asphalt plant tickets.

The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Contractors must obtain all required licenses, permits, and inspections, and maintain liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and auto liability, plus mandatory worker's compensation as required by South Carolina law. Additional compliance requirements include debarment certification, drug-free workplace provisions, and illegal immigration regulations. No state preferences apply to this solicitation, and the contractor is responsible for furnishing all asphalt materials and providing hauling for materials and debris removal. The project requires the successful bidder to handle all material procurement, transportation, and site cleanup independently. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project's scope suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project focused on bridge and road surface enhancement in Abbeville County. The road will be closed during construction, with no traffic control requirements or time restrictions beyond the specified performance period.