CRANE FOR SUGAR LIKKER RD

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a crane rental contract for Sugar Likker Road in Pickens County, specifically soliciting a certified 115-ton All Terrain Crane with a complete operational team including a certified operator, rigger, signal person, and lift director. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 5400028479, with a bid submission deadline of July 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM and an anticipated award posting on July 10, 2025. The contract will cover an on-call 5-month rental period from July 15 to December 15, 2025, with an estimated actual usage of 8 non-consecutive days. The primary objectives include installing and removing steel rail car bridges across a creek channel, with estimated lifting requirements of approximately 28,000-pound rail cars at three restrictive locations on a dead-end road. The bidding schedule includes pricing for 64 standard crane rental hours, 16 overtime hours, permits, support vehicles, and a fuel surcharge. Evaluation will focus on comprehensive hourly rates that integrate mobilization costs, with strict prohibition against alternative bid schedules.

The solicitation appears to have potential preferences for South Carolina resident contractors and subcontractors, though no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed. Bidders must possess a state vendor number and comply with various state regulations including tax requirements, insurance provisions, and conflict of interest disclosures. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract requires the crane company to supply all necessary equipment, certifications, support trucks, fuel, and permitting. Pricing will remain fixed for the contract duration, with potential limited price adjustments for renewal terms. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement encompasses 64 total crane work hours across 8 mobilizations, suggesting a moderate-scale project with estimated total contract value likely in the range of $50,000 to $100,000 depending on specific hourly rates and mobilization charges. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive operational capabilities, including appropriate crane certification, personnel qualifications, and logistical planning for efficient project execution.