The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for Type I/II Bagged Portland Cement for District 4, which encompasses Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union, and York Counties. The solicitation (IFB #5400027741) requires vendors to provide 520 bags of cement (94-100 lbs each) per delivery to multiple maintenance facilities and section sheds throughout the district. The initial contract term is one year, running from February 25, 2025, through February 24, 2029, with three potential one-year renewal options. Bidders must submit pricing per bag, including freight costs, with an estimated annual quantity of 5,000 bags. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to prior approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of January 21, 2025, at 12:00:00, and a bid submission deadline of February 20, 2025, at 14:30:00, with the award expected to be posted on March 4, 2025. Vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina to be eligible to submit an offer, and the procurement allows for SC/US end-product preferences and resident vendor preferences if applicable. Cement suppliers must be included on SCDOT's Qualified Product List 6, which requires compliance with AASHTO M85 specifications, participation in CCRL inspection programs, and submission of comprehensive mill test reports and delivery tickets. The solicitation includes specific certification requirements, including a conflict of interest declaration preventing SCDOT Commissioners and recent management-level employees from having direct or indirect interests in the project. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the annual estimated quantity of 5,000 bags suggests a significant procurement opportunity. Potential bidders must also comply with strict documentation and quality control procedures, including providing detailed information about cement type, brand, silo number, grind date, and certification of meeting SCDOT specifications.
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