- The state of South Carolina, specifically Richland County, is pursuing a sole source procurement with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), as documented in the attached justification file. This procurement appears to be a direct acquisition of AASHTO products or services without competitive bidding, indicating a specialized need within state transportation infrastructure. The solicitation was posted on November 18, 2025, with a response deadline of...
- Richland County, South Carolina is pursuing a sole source procurement for Hexagon products and services through a non-competitive contract award. The procurement appears focused on specialized technology solutions that have unique technical requirements and compatibility with existing state systems and infrastructure. The contract opportunity, posted on November 18, 2025, has a proposal due date of December 19, 2023, indicating an expedited procurement timeline. The sole source justification...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) for District 1 is seeking an informal quote for the rental of an Aspen Aerial A-75 lift and certified operator services for work on Interstate 126 Westbound at mile marker 3.146 in Columbia, South Carolina. The procurement specifically requires three days of equipment rental and three days of certified operator services, with each operator day consisting of eight hours of work. The equipment and operator must be available for pickup and...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Marsh Master MM-2MX-KC specialized equipment from Coast Machinery LLC. The procurement involves acquiring a specific marsh management vehicle with a KOHLER ENGINE, along with several critical attachments including a cutter, roller chopper, spray rig, and modifications to accommodate an existing ditching attachment. This equipment is essential for habitat management on waterfowl management areas,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive bridge asset management services for 16 bridge structures located in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, and Horry Counties. The Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits services for managing, maintaining, operating, and providing warranty protection for fixed and movable coastal bridges, with a contract term of four years and potential two one-year renewals. Contractors must demonstrate...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking on-call bridge repair services for Pickens County through Solicitation 5400026675, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that requires qualified contractors to perform bridge deck expansion joint replacements. The contract will cover work on 14 identified bridges across various state highways, U.S. highways, and secondary roads, with contractors responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and materials necessary for...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking sealed bids for custom fabricated steel products for bridges in District 2, specifically targeting Steel to Timber Pile Connectors and H-Pile Splice Plates. The procurement requires 125 units of 12" Steel to Timber Pile Connectors (8" long 12" diameter Schedule 40 steel pipe welded to a 15" x 15" x 3/8" flat steel plate), 75 units of 14" Steel to Timber Pile Connectors, 150 units of 10"...
- The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has issued a Sole Source Procurement Solicitation (RFI SS 5400028648) for SmartCop software maintenance and services, specifically targeting the continued support of its existing Records Management System (RMS) for natural resource law enforcement operations. The procurement covers annual maintenance and upgrades for a comprehensive software solution that includes e-ticketing, e-reporting, diagramming software, and field-based reporting...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure a new lattice boom crawler crane through an Invitation for Bid, specifically targeting a high-performance piece of equipment for pile driving and heavy construction operations. The solicitation requires a crane with a main angle lattice boom extendable from 40 to 100 feet, powered by a Tier 4f diesel engine and equipped with hydraulically adjustable crawler tracks. Critical specifications include a minimum reference...
- The State of South Carolina, specifically Richland County, is conducting a Pathway Services Sole Source procurement for specialized pathway-related services. This sole source contract opportunity seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive pathway services through a competitive or negotiated process. The procurement establishes a detailed framework for service delivery, outlining specific performance standards and operational expectations for the selected contractor. The scope of work requires the...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for six aerial scaffolds (Hydra Platforms) from Anderson Hydra Platforms, serving Districts 1 and 3 for bridge maintenance operations. This procurement is specifically designed to replace ongoing equipment rental with a direct equipment purchase, deemed more economically advantageous by the agency. The equipment will be procured through a sole source justification process, with a specific focus on obtaining original equipment directly from the manufacturer. Anderson Hydra Platforms will provide comprehensive support including certified operator training, hard hat stickers, pocket cards, operator and parts manuals, 24/7 service support, and a one-year warranty. The procurement is authorized by Madeleine Hendry, Acting Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration, with the contract opportunity posted on November 18, 2025, and a due date of November 21, 2023. The sole source determination is predicated on Anderson being the exclusive original equipment manufacturer of Hydra Platform equipment, with SCDOT explicitly avoiding used unit alternatives. The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The total procurement is for six aerial scaffolds, with a potential requirement for a Drug-free Workplace certification if the procurement exceeds $50,000. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on acquiring specific bridge maintenance equipment from a sole source manufacturer. The contract opportunity is specific to Richland County within South Carolina, targeting bridge maintenance infrastructure improvements. Anderson Hydra Platforms will be the sole vendor for this procurement, with no indication of alternative vendors or competitive bidding. The procurement represents a strategic equipment acquisition approach by SCDOT, emphasizing direct purchasing over ongoing rental arrangements to potentially achieve long-term cost efficiencies and operational reliability for bridge maintenance crews.
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Anderson Hydro Platforms.pdf | 423KB | 11/18/25 |