Copy of 5400026680

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued a Fixed Price Bid solicitation (5400026680) for Right of Way acquisition services in Richland County, seeking comprehensive real estate services across multiple project-specific tasks. The procurement encompasses acquisition services including permission only, full acquisition, temporary construction easements, relocation services, appraisal, exhibit preparation, title work, quality assurance/quality control, and survey/staking services. Vendors must submit comprehensive bids for all listed services, with specific fixed rates per tract ranging from $1,500 for permission only to $4,500 for full acquisition. The solicitation requires online submission through www.procurement.sc.gov by April 4, 2024, at 2:30 PM, with all questions having been due by March 26, 2024. The initial contract term will span approximately one year, starting around April 17, 2024, with potential renewals for two additional one-year periods, ultimately extending through March 16, 2027. The award announcement is scheduled for April 12, 2024, with final approval required from the South Carolina Transportation Secretary.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions, though it does include a detailed conflict of interest certification requirement for all potential contractors. Contractors must certify they have no direct or indirect interests involving SCDOT Commissioners during their appointment terms and for one year thereafter, and must also comply with post-employment restrictions for former management-level SCDOT employees. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the fee structure suggests a potential multiple-award contract approach, with fixed pricing established for various service categories. The fee schedule provides comprehensive pricing, including $4,500 for residential relocations, $7,000 for commercial relocations, $175 for exhibit preparation, $300-$400 for title searches, and $800 for QA/QC tract package reviews. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the detailed fee structure implies a potentially significant procurement value across right-of-way acquisition projects in Richland County and potentially other South Carolina jurisdictions.