Canady branch road bridge repair

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for repair of Bent 2 on the Canady Branch Road Bridge (Asset ID #03603) in Bonneau, Richland County, with bids due August 5, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and a mandatory site visit scheduled for July 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses traffic control maintenance, bridge deconstruction (removal of metal guard rails, timber posts, concrete slabs, and pile caps), pile driving of marine-grade timber piling with a minimum 12-inch diameter, survey control, and bridge reassembly with attention to proper superelevation and connection hardware. The bridge is experiencing a 5-inch dip at Bent 2. All work must comply with SCDOT 2025 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, OSHA requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

The estimated contract period runs from August 11, 2026 through September 14, 2026, with work to be completed within four weeks of award. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder on August 10, 2026. Unit prices are required for all line items; all costs for labor, materials, equipment, tools, maintenance, and incidentals must be included in the unit prices. Pricing is fixed for the duration of the contract.

Contractors must obtain a South Carolina vendor number prior to submission. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total cost to complete is required at submission. Within ten days of award, the successful bidder must furnish a performance bond in the full contract amount and a payment bond equal to 100% of the contract price, both issued by a surety company licensed in South Carolina with specified financial strength ratings. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence, Auto Liability coverage of $1 million per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by South Carolina. Questions are due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer following submission of proper invoices. The state will pay all applicable sales and use taxes.