Brine tank rental rebid

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for an on-call, agency-wide contract to rent brine or calcium chloride containment systems across the state. The solicitation, numbered 5400028608, seeks monthly rental of 5,500 to 10,000 gallon captor storage tanks to be deployed at various locations within South Carolina. The procurement is structured across seven distinct lots, each covering different geographical districts, with varying requirements for tank delivery, monthly rental, pick-up, and cleaning. Bids must be submitted online at www.procurement.sc.gov by September 10, 2025, at 14:30:00, with all questions to be received by August 18, 2025. The initial contract term will span from October 10, 2025, to October 9, 2028, with potential for two additional one-year renewals, creating a possible total contract period of three years. Evaluation will be conducted on a unit price basis, with award going to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder(s), with the award posting scheduled for September 30, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are allowed to submit offers for one or more complete lots, though failure to offer on all items within a lot may result in bid rejection. The contract includes attachments for tax information, an offeror's checklist, and a certification of no SCDOT commissioner interest. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the seven-lot structure suggests significant potential contract value across the state's transportation infrastructure. The procurement appears open to vendors capable of providing flexible, large-capacity containment systems that can be strategically deployed across South Carolina's various transportation districts. The solicitation indicates a preference for vendors with the logistical capability to quickly deliver, maintain, and retrieve brine storage tanks to support SCDOT's operational needs.