Abbeville Full Depth Patching S-51

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for highway maintenance services in Abbeville County, specifically focusing on full depth asphalt patching along S-51 Stevenson Road. The project requires comprehensive road repair, including the removal of existing asphalt and base material to a 6-inch depth, followed by replacement with Intermediate Type B asphalt in two lifts. Key deliverables include 3,000 square yards of full depth patching and 6,000 linear feet of paint markings (3,000 linear feet each of white and yellow). Contractors must perform excavation, milling, material hauling, asphalt placement, traffic control, and repainting of pavement markings. The solicitation requires bidders to submit offers by August 30, 2022, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by August 23, 2022, at 12:00 PM. The estimated contract period runs from September 9, 2022, through March 31, 2023, with all work to be completed and invoiced by the end date.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted vendor categories. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. Contractors must provide proof of mobilization and traffic control capabilities, comply with 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, and maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. Bidders must obtain necessary licenses and permits and coordinate utility locations through SC 811 before commencing work. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves unit pricing for each line item, with extended prices calculated by multiplying unit prices by quantities. Payment will be processed electronically following submission of proper invoices, and the contract price remains fixed unless modified through authorized change orders. Contractors must also complete a Certification of No SCDOT Commissioner Interest form, ensuring compliance with conflict-of-interest provisions outlined in South Carolina state law.