Bridge Replacement S-978 Tugaloo Road in Greenville (Federal Funding)

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is requesting electronic bids for bridge replacement on S-978 Tugaloo Road in Greenville County, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at SCDOT Headquarters in Columbia. The project is federally funded with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 0.00 percent.

The scope includes complete replacement of an existing bridge with site preparation, asphalt paving, drainage infrastructure, and erosion control. Work items encompass removal and disposal of existing bridge and pavement structures; unclassified and borrow excavation totaling 1,845 cubic yards; placement of asphalt courses (base, intermediate, and surface) totaling 705 tons; installation of 81 cubic yards of concrete structures; reinforced steel H-bearing piles (226 linear feet of HP14 x 73); riprap placement (389 tons across two classes); geotextile erosion control (500 square yards); temporary and permanent pavement markings; guardrail and barrier installations; and vegetative stabilization. The project spans approximately 0.1 miles with a completion date of July 31, 2027.

Proposal documents and plans are available from September 13, 2026 through the Bid Express website and the Construction Extranet. Hardcopy plans and specifications are available from SCDOT Engineering Publications for $15 and $2 per sheet, respectively. Electronic bids must be submitted through Bid Express; all bid totals will be posted immediately following public opening on the SCDOT website and Construction Extranet.

Certain projects require bidders to maintain a minimum quarterly Contractor Performance Score (SCDOT) — contractors should verify their scores at (803) 737-2031. The Construction Extranet hosts a Contractor Discussion Board at no charge for prime and subcontractors seeking quotes and subcontracting opportunities. For project information and letting questions, contact SCDOT Contract Administration Office at (803) 737-7469.