Asphalt pavers

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for three new heavy-duty asphalt pavers through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation covering Richland County. The procurement requires self-propelled track-type asphalt pavers that are new, fully assembled, and of the latest design model in current production. Specific equipment specifications include a minimum operating weight of 19,500 pounds, hydraulically adjustable paving widths between 8 and 15 feet 6 inches, paving thickness range of 0 to 6 inches, and a minimum hopper capacity of 9.5 tons. The pavers must be powered by a water-cooled diesel engine with 110 to 160 horsepower and include electronic or hydraulic controls, LED warning lights, and automatic feeding and auger systems. Key procurement dates include a February 14, 2024, deadline for bidder questions, with sealed bids due by March 7, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., followed by a public opening. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning April 20, 2024, with potential for two additional one-year renewals, creating a total possible contract period of three years.

Bidders must possess a South Carolina vendor number and submit their proposal through the state procurement system. The successful contractor must be factory-authorized for parts, service, and warranty, with sales, service, and training personnel located within South Carolina or within four hours of potential work sites. Training requirements include conducting a 3 to 5-day school at the SCDOT Equipment Depot for the first unit and a minimum one-day training in the assigned county for subsequent units. Warranty coverage must extend for at least 24 months or 2,000 hours, with the start date based on the unit's in-service date. Replacement parts, lubricants, and filters must be sourced from specified U.S. manufacturers. Delivery of the equipment is required within 180 days of purchase order receipt, with F.O.B. destination terms to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the acquisition of three high-performance asphalt pavers, suggesting a significant equipment investment for highway maintenance and construction infrastructure.