Bamberg culvert pipe cleaning & lining

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor for the Bamberg Culvert Pipe Cleaning & Lining project in Bamberg County, focusing on rehabilitating two existing 36-inch diameter culvert pipes with a total length of approximately 100 feet. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring contractors to perform comprehensive pipe rehabilitation services, including pipe cleaning, installing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Snap-Tite pipe liners, grouting the annular void between host and insert pipes, and completing site restoration. The project's bidding schedule includes five line items: mobilization, pipe cleaning, liner installation, cellular grout application, and dewatering. Prospective bidders must submit written questions by January 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM, with sealed bids due by January 19, 2024, at 2:30 PM. The contract period is scheduled from January 23, 2024, through July 22, 2024, with work expected to commence within 15 days of purchase order receipt. Contractors must comply with specific technical specifications, including AASHTO M326-08 for HDPE pipe and ASTM standards for raw materials and pipe joints.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered South Carolina vendors and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. Contractors are required to submit a labor and material payment bond equal to the full contract value within 10 days of contract execution. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves rehabilitating existing culvert infrastructure using slip-lining methodology. The procurement allows for virtual or in-person bid opening attendance, and award will be based on the lowest bid calculated by summing extended prices across line items. The state reserves the right to modify requirements and reject offers deemed unreasonable or unbalanced. Final contract approval is subject to the South Carolina Transportation Secretary's review, though no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the solicitation documents.