Asphalt repair services - cherokee*

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for Hot Mix Asphalt Repair Services in Cherokee County, specifically targeting roadway infrastructure maintenance. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive asphalt repair services, including material, labor, and equipment necessary for full depth patch, leveling, bridge approaches, and resurfacing. The solicitation covers five years of service with line items for three asphalt mixture types: Surface Type B, Surface Type C, and Intermediate C, with estimated annual quantities of 20 tons of Surface Type B, 1,600 tons of Surface Type C, and 400 tons of Intermediate C, plus seven mobilization events per year. Key deliverables include new materials delivered within ten days of purchase order receipt, with a minimum project size of 20 tons. Bidding timeline includes questions due by April 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM, with offers due by May 3, 2021 at 2:30 PM, and award notification scheduled for June 7, 2021. The contract will have an initial term from May 27, 2021 through May 26, 2026, with automatic annual renewal unless the state provides thirty days' notice of non-renewal. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation based on unit pricing, compliance with SCDOT specifications, and meeting insurance and regulatory requirements.

Vendor participation requires mandatory state registration and compliance with various legal provisions, including debarment restrictions, drug-free workplace certification, ethics requirements, and illegal immigration compliance. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, along with auto liability and worker's compensation insurance as mandated by South Carolina law. Hauling equipment and pavers must strictly adhere to SCDOT specifications outlined in sections 401.3.7 and 401.3.10 of the 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate full regulatory compliance and operational capability. The solicitation does not indicate specific budget ranges, but the annual estimated material quantities suggest a significant contract value. The procurement is subject to final approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary, which may require an additional ten-day review period. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing for all materials, labor, equipment, and incidental costs associated with the asphalt repair services.