Chesterfield-brine tank

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office is soliciting bids for a 5,500-gallon Captor Containment System to be delivered to the Chesterfield Maintenance facility. The procurement involves a specialized brine tank with specific technical requirements, including a 120-inch diameter tank constructed of HDPE in natural color, featuring an 18-inch top threaded manway, mushroom vent with mesh screen, unified fitting outlet with EPDM gaskets, and various specialized fittings. The system is specifically designed for outdoor storage of calcium chloride and must be delivered with protective plastic wrap. Prospective bidders are required to submit offers online at www.procurement.sc.gov by November 18, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with questions due by November 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The contract has an initial three-month term, from November 19, 2025, to February 18, 2026, with delivery required within 45 days of receiving the purchase order. Bids will be evaluated to determine the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing submitted on a fixed-price basis and unit prices required for each line item.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for South Carolina vendor preferences, allowing bidders to claim resident vendor, South Carolina end-product, or United States end-product preferences if they qualify under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Vendors must be registered and must maintain specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, $1,000,000 in auto liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. All items must be new, and vendor registration is mandatory. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of amendments and comply with South Carolina procurement regulations and ethics requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement emphasizes compliance with state-level vendor preference statutes. The Secretary of Transportation must approve the award before execution, and vendors claiming in-state preferences must provide their in-state office address and phone number. Though a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement suggests a moderate-scale infrastructure investment for the Chesterfield Maintenance facility's brine storage needs.