CONCRETE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is conducting a concrete procurement for a project located at Interstate 77, Mile Marker 68 in Chester County. The solicitation requests 100 cubic yards of 4000 PSI pumpable concrete, along with five environmental fees and five fuel surcharges. Vendors must be qualified through the SCDOT Qualified Product List (QPL), which requires National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) certification for concrete plants and specific qualifications for inspecting engineers. The procurement process mandates that all concrete suppliers submit detailed documentation, including plant certifications, inspector training credentials, and compliance with SCDOT specifications. The bid submission deadline is April 13, 2022, at 2:30 PM, with bids to be submitted online through http://www.procurement.sc.gov. Vendors must hold their bids open for a minimum of 30 calendar days following the opening date, and award is scheduled to be posted on April 14, 2022.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the procurement documents. Vendors must complete all required attachments, including a mandatory conflict-of-interest certification under Section 57-1-350(G) of South Carolina law, which prohibits SCDOT commissioners from having direct or indirect interests in the project. While no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation allows multiple qualified suppliers from the SCDOT Qualified Product List to potentially bid on the project. The procurement covers concrete delivery services with associated environmental and fuel surcharges, and vendors must provide detailed pricing for each line item. Notably, the qualification process is rigorous, requiring vendors to maintain current NRMCA certifications and comply with ongoing SCDOT quality assurance inspections. The document does not specify a contract duration or indicate any preference for small businesses, local vendors, or disadvantaged enterprises.