Catch Basin Conversion-Clarendon County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Catch Basin Conversion project in Clarendon County, specifically along Paxville Highway (SC 261) in Manning, South Carolina. The procurement involves converting 15 existing Type 5 and 6 catch basins to Type 17 basins, and 5 Type 7 catch basins to Type 18 basins. Bidders must be South Carolina licensed general contractors with a valid state vendor number, and the project requires comprehensive work including materials, labor, equipment, traffic control, and full mobilization. The solicitation mandates that all work must comply with the 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and applicable SCDOT standards, including NCHRP 350 traffic control and OSHA requirements. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of August 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM, with bids due by August 29, 2019 at 2:30 PM, and anticipated award notification on September 5, 2019. The contract period is estimated from September 13, 2019 to September 12, 2020, with work to be completed within 120 business days of purchase order receipt, restricted to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general and auto liability, plus workers' compensation insurance. Bidders are required to use materials from SCDOT's Qualified Product Lists, including precast drainage structures from 22 qualified manufacturers and concrete curing compounds from 15 approved suppliers. The project requires contractors to notify the Resident Maintenance Engineer four business days before starting work, and all awards are subject to final approval by the Transportation Secretary. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple catch basin conversions, traffic control, and strict material specifications suggests a significant investment. Contractors will be evaluated based on unit pricing for each line item, with the State adding applicable sales or use tax when calculating the lowest bid, and all materials and work must strictly adhere to the detailed technical specifications provided in the solicitation documents.