Construction survey equipment 2025

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (Solicitation No. 5400028078) for Construction Survey Equipment to be procured for Richland County. The procurement seeks to acquire a comprehensive set of specialized surveying equipment, specifically two Carlson Brx7 GNSS receivers with smart antenna kits, poles, and bipods, two Carlson RT4+ Geo Cell Tablets with SurvPC software, and one Carlson CRx2" 500m Robotic Total Station with associated accessories. All equipment must be supplied by a certified Carlson Software Inc. Centric Dealer and will include mandatory on-site training. Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of May 1, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by April 16, 2025. The contract period will run from May 22, 2025, to May 21, 2026, with the award expected to be posted on May 9, 2025. Vendors must complete a detailed bidding schedule with unit prices for each item and have the option to claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference or End Product Preferences.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for minority business participation and contains notable vendor restrictions, such as requirements related to SCDOT Commissioner interests and limitations on recent government employee engagement. Vendors must comply with state procurement regulations, including specific withholding requirements for nonresidents. While a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the equipment procurement suggests a significant investment in surveying technology. Bidders are required to submit one copy of their offer and must hold their proposal open for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the opening date. The procurement emphasizes that all equipment must be new, with identical model numbers for tablets and robotic total stations, and must be fully equipped to perform field survey operations. Vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with detailed technical specifications and provide all necessary accessories, including carrying cases, pole mounts, batteries, chargers, and cables.