Bethune exterior lighting solicitation

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for an exterior lighting upgrade project at the Bethune Section Shed located at 600 North Main Street in Bethune, SC. The procurement involves replacing and installing new exterior lighting infrastructure, specifically including four new 30' wood poles with Lithonia Lighting RSXF2 fixtures, one Lithonia Lighting TWX3 LED wall pack, and two Lithonia Lighting CPRB high bay fixtures. Contractors must be licensed electricians and will be responsible for aerial wiring, site assessment, and ensuring employee safety throughout the installation process. The project requires completion within 14 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work permitted between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Bid responses are due by March 13, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with the primary point of contact being Karen Brooks, reachable at 803-737-8380 or BrooksKM@SCDOT.org. The project will be compensated as a single lump sum payment upon satisfactory completion and acceptance of all specified lighting upgrades.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified electrical contractors capable of completing the specified lighting installation. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the project involves integrating new Lithonia Lighting fixtures into the existing SCDOT Bethune Section Shed infrastructure. The documentation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the project will be paid as a single lump sum upon completion. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit to assess current conditions, understand the full scope of work, and prepare an accurate proposal. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining building accessibility and preventing property damage during the installation process, with all materials, labor, and associated expenses expected to be included in the submitted bid.