Blythewood pedestrian railing system

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for the Blythewood Pedestrian Railing System project, located at the Route S-40-59 Blythewood Road Bridge over Interstate 77 at Exit 27 in Richland County. The procurement seeks a contractor to furnish and install approximately 552 linear feet of Ameristar Aegis II Xtreme Ornamental Pedestrian Railing System or an equivalent ornamental pedestrian railing system. The railing specifications include a 2-rail design, 4 feet in height, installed in 8-foot sections, with all components in black color. Bidders must submit manufacturer specifications, descriptive literature, and an engineering analysis for post mounting on the bridge parapet wall. Key deliverables include the railing system materials and installation, traffic control with device placement and removal, and fence installation. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on August 26, 2019, at 9:00 AM at the Blythewood Community Center, with questions from offerors due by August 27, 2019, at 12:00 PM. The bid submission deadline is September 5, 2019, at 2:30 PM, with the award posting scheduled for September 16, 2019.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor participation, with contractors required to obtain a South Carolina vendor number prior to bidding. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement does include state preferences for resident vendors, resident contractors, resident subcontractors, and SC/US end products if claimed. Contractors must comply with OSHA safety requirements, work zone traffic control standards outlined in the MUTCD, and submit signed certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. The contract term is estimated to begin October 1, 2019, and end September 30, 2020. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement covers three primary line items: ornamental pedestrian railing system materials and installation, traffic control, and fence installation. Bidders are required to provide unit prices for each line item and ensure full responsibility for materials, installation, debris disposal, and equipment provision.