Brine tank rental rebid

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to establish a statewide brine tank rental contract through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for temporary storage of salt and calcium chloride brine. The procurement covers the rental of 4,900-gallon and 6,900-gallon cross-linked polyethylene containment systems, structured across seven geographic lots corresponding to SCDOT's districts. Bidders must submit pricing for all items within a selected lot, with specific equipment requirements including a minimum 1.65 specific gravity rating, 3-inch top fills, vents, 24-inch manways with aluminum ladders, and 3-inch PVC outlets with butterfly valves. Contractors must deliver tanks within 15 business days of purchase order receipt and retrieve equipment within 15 days after the rental end date. The solicitation opens on December 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with questions due by November 17, 2025, and award notification scheduled for January 15, 2026. The initial contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewals, totaling a potential three-year contract period.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must register as South Carolina vendors prior to submission and carry commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation as required by state law. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for each lot, with unit prices governing award determinations. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation includes estimated annual quantities for bidding purposes, though actual orders are not guaranteed. Contractors must provide the manufacturer's standard written warranty upon delivery, and all payments will be processed via electronic funds transfer following invoice submission. The final contract award remains subject to approval by the Secretary of Transportation and Deputy Secretaries, with a contract commencement date of January 23, 2026.