Anderson Full Depth Patching SC-185

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Exempt Solicitation for Anderson Full Depth Patching SC-185, a highway infrastructure repair project located in Anderson County. The procurement involves full-depth asphalt patching services, specifically requiring removal and replacement of 8 inches of existing asphalt pavement and base material along SC-185. Key deliverables include 1,600 square yards of 8-inch full-depth patching and 2,100 linear feet of paving/resurfacing, with work to be completed daily and the roadway reopened to traffic each day. Contractors must conform to the 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, including weather restrictions, surface preparation, and compaction requirements. Critical procurement dates included bid submission by April 20, 2022, at 2:30 p.m., with questions due by April 15, 2022, and the contract period running from April 29, 2022, to June 10, 2022. Evaluation criteria will focus on unit pricing, with the low bid determined by summation of all line items, and final award subject to Transportation Secretary approval.

The solicitation does not include specific minority business set-asides but encourages participation by certified minority firms. Contractors must obtain a South Carolina vendor number and provide proof of liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability, $1,000,000 per accident for auto liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Bidders must comply with conflict of interest provisions outlined in Section 23 of Act 40 of 2017, which prohibits SCDOT Commission members from holding direct or indirect interests in the project during and one year after their appointment. No specific budget range was explicitly stated in the documentation, but pricing will be based on unit prices for individual line items. Contractors must also adhere to standard procurement terms, including restrictions on subcontractor substitution, compliance with immigration and ethics statutes, and indemnification requirements. The solicitation applies standard state procurement conditions and requires comprehensive documentation demonstrating technical and financial capability to complete the highway infrastructure project.