Clarendon County CTC 2025 Roadway Improvement Project

Clarendon County, South Carolina is seeking bids for the CTC 2025 Roadway Improvement Project, an infrastructure development initiative involving roadway improvements on five separate roads totaling approximately 2.86 miles. The project scope includes cement modified subbase, hot mix asphalt pavement, resurfacing, and miscellaneous related road construction activities on Barnwell Street, Boyd Road, Goat Island Road, Reed Road, and Timberline Lane. Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering (ICE) has prepared the detailed engineering plans, which specify using 2" hot mix asphalt surface treatment, cement stabilized earth base course, and standard road construction techniques compliant with South Carolina Department of Transportation standards. Sealed bids are due on September 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with a required bid bond/security of 5% of the total bid amount. Contractors must be legally qualified under South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Law and will utilize SCDOT's 2025 Specifications for Highway Construction, with the project designed to be substantially completed prior to June 30, 2026.

The procurement encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, with a target of 5% or greater DBE involvement in the project. Bidders must provide comprehensive unit-based pricing for line items including mobilization, traffic control, maintenance stone, cement modified subbase, additional rock, hot mix asphalt surfacing, and permanent construction signs. Performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of the bid amount, and contractors must obtain SCDOT Encroachment Permits, which have been pre-issued for each road segment with expiration dates of 8/1/2026. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project involves multiple roads and extensive infrastructure improvements. Contractors must comply with strict SCDOT guidelines, including pre-construction conferences, 24-hour advance notifications, use of certified inspection staff, weekly erosion control inspections, and maintenance of comprehensive safety and environmental standards throughout the project duration.