Bamberg pipe & drainage partridge road

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a culvert rehabilitation project on Partridge Road in Bamberg County. The procurement involves furnishing and installing slip-lined high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes for two existing culverts: one 48-inch diameter pipe approximately 60 feet long and one 36-inch diameter pipe of similar length. Specific deliverables include complete pipe cleaning, installation of Snap-Tite Culvert Liners or equivalent, and grouting the annular void between host and insert pipes using cellular grout or reduced-density flowable fill. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete the rehabilitation work. The bid submission deadline is March 19, 2024, at 2:30 PM, with questions from offerors due by March 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Award notification is scheduled for March 22, 2024, with a contract term estimated from March 22, 2024, through September 21, 2024. The project will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices governing over extended prices.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must register as South Carolina vendors prior to submission and submit bids online through the state procurement website. Insurance requirements include a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and auto liability. Contractors must also furnish a labor and material payment bond, certificate of deposit, or equivalent security in the face amount of the contract within ten days of execution. The contractor must certify compliance with Section 57-1-350(G) of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically addressing potential conflicts of interest with SCDOT Commission members. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the solicitation includes unit pricing for five line items: mobilization, pipe cleaning, 36-inch and 48-inch Snaptite liners, and cellular grout. The project is exempt under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-710(1), and any award remains subject to prior approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary.