Backhoe rental-pickens county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for backhoe equipment rental in Pickens County, specifically seeking two CAT 420E/IT Series rubber tire backhoe loaders. The required equipment specifications include 85-100 horsepower, an enclosed air-conditioned cab, four-wheel drive, extend-a-hoe functionality, tag quick disconnect, and a 4-in-1 bucket. The solicitation was released on March 26, 2021, with vendor questions due by April 2, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., and formal offers due by April 12, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The contract is structured for an initial two-year term from April 16, 2021, through April 15, 2023, with an option to renew for one additional year, creating a potential maximum contract duration of three years. Delivery of the equipment will be made to Pickens Maintenance, located at 975 Breazeale Road in Liberty, South Carolina, within five days of purchase order receipt. Pricing will be based on monthly rental rates submitted on a unit price basis for each backhoe across three annual periods.

Vendors must register as state vendors and submit signed cover pages and certifications, including debarment and drug-free workplace documentation. South Carolina Resident Vendor Preferences may be claimed if applicable requirements are met. The state will provide insurance on the equipment and can supply hourly meter readings upon request. Lessor responsibilities include maintaining equipment in good mechanical condition, providing technical support within 24 hours, offering operator demonstration and training at delivery, and delivering replacement equipment equal to or better than the original within 24 hours of notification of breakdown or required maintenance. Vendors must comply with South Carolina Code provisions regarding ethics, illegal immigration, and tax withholding requirements. The procurement will utilize the standard equipment agreement form 80-SC-EL-1, which is mandatory for this lease arrangement. While specific award values were not disclosed, the solicitation indicates a structured, comprehensive approach to equipment rental with clear performance expectations and operational guidelines.