Backhoe Loader Rental- District 4

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a backhoe loader rental for District 4 operations, specifically targeting a 4WD extendahoe backhoe with precise technical specifications. The required equipment must feature a cab, minimum 60 horsepower, standard hoe with 15'6" digging depth, backhoe boom lift capacity of 2,490 lbs., bucket breakout force of 10,000 lbs., loader lift capacity of 6,000 lbs., and an operational weight of at least 13,350 lbs. The solicitation requires delivery to Rock Hill Maintenance in Rock Hill, South Carolina within seven days of purchase order receipt. Bidders must submit offers online at http://www.procurement.sc.gov by June 3, 2020 at 2:30 PM, with questions due by May 20, 2020 at 12:00 PM. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning July 1, 2020, with potential automatic renewals for additional one-year periods, and is scheduled for award notification on June 18, 2020.

The procurement allows for South Carolina resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences for vendors meeting statutory requirements. Vendors must be registered as South Carolina vendors prior to bid submission and include signed cover pages and standard certifications regarding independent pricing, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. The vendor will be responsible for all maintenance and repairs during the rental period and must provide a replacement unit within 48 hours of equipment inoperability, with exceptions at the District Maintenance Engineer's discretion. SCDOT will provide insurance on the equipment and conduct daily inspections. Pricing must be submitted on a monthly basis for the 12-month rental period, with separate line items for years 1-4 of the potential five-year contract term. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements suggest a substantial and detailed procurement process for specialized heavy equipment rental.