Bamberg RCP 54" pipe - erhardt RD-rebid

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for the Bamberg RCP 54" Pipe - Erhardt Road project, specifically soliciting the purchase and delivery of 120 linear feet of 54-inch reinforced concrete culvert pipe (RCP) in 8-foot joints, along with 3 cartons of 1-inch by 116-foot conseal material for the Bamberg Maintenance Unit. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) targeting suppliers capable of providing new pipe materials manufactured at SCDOT-approved facilities and listed on the Qualified Products List at the time of bid opening. Bids must be submitted online through the South Carolina procurement website by February 23, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., with all questions due by February 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The evaluation will focus on lowest bid determined by summing extended prices, with award criteria emphasizing responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with solicitation requirements. The anticipated contract period runs from March 3, 2023, to September 3, 2023, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, but does include provisions for South Carolina resident vendor preferences and U.S. end-product preferences for qualifying contractors. Contractors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by state law. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement involves the delivery of concrete pipe and related materials to the Bamberg Maintenance Unit. Contractors must also comply with a certification document requiring disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest with SCDOT Commission members, as stipulated by Section 57-1-350(G) of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Delivery must be completed within the timeframe specified in the purchase order, with all items required to be new and delivered to the designated maintenance unit location.