Bridge asset mgmt contract

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive bridge asset management services for fixed and moveable span coastal bridges located in Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, and Horry Counties. The contract encompasses 18 scoping items covering nine fixed bridges (F1-F9) and nine moveable bridges (M1-M8), with additional potential service items. Offerors were required to submit responses by March 20, 2020, at 11:00 AM EST, with questions due by February 14, 2020. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was held on February 7, 2020, at SCDOT's Columbia office, with site visits scheduled for February 10-13, 2020. The contract will have an initial four-year term with one two-year renewal option, for a maximum of six years, with an estimated start date of May 13, 2020. Evaluation will be based on six technical factors: project team qualifications (25 points), understanding of maintenance requirements (20 points), plan for moveable bridge operations (20 points), timely service work performance (15 points), understanding of asset inspection and emergency response (15 points), and bridge access and coordination methods (5 points).

The procurement requires all responding firms to be South Carolina state vendors, with specific requirements for professional licensing and experience. Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical engineers must be South Carolina licensed professional engineers (SCPEs), and the prime contractor must demonstrate significant experience in bridge engineering and maintenance of complex structures. Contractors must provide a $5 million payment bond issued by a surety company with an A minimum rating within ten days of award. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Auto Liability ($1 million), and Worker's Compensation with statutory limits, with SCDOT named as an additional insured on all policies. Subcontractors must be fully identified with comprehensive documentation, including business history, financial position, and references. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract and the extensive bridge asset management requirements suggest a significant financial commitment. The State intends to award all 18 scoping items to a single offeror, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive and integrated approach to bridge asset management.