Culvert Repair-Oconee

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for culvert repair services in Oconee County, specifically targeting a 156-foot-long culvert located under US 123 (Toccoa Highway) near 129 Sheriff Drive in Westminster, SC. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive culvert repair and maintenance, including inspection, cleaning, debris removal, and repair of a complex culvert system consisting of a 2-foot by 2-foot rock box culvert (96 feet long) and extensions of 36-inch corrugated metal pipe and reinforced concrete pipe (approximately 30 feet on each end). Contractors must comply with OSHA Construction Standards and SCDOT specifications, and provide a certified confined space representative who will be onsite throughout the project. The bid opening is scheduled for October 13, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., with a question submission deadline of October 5, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. The contract period is set from October 26, 2020, to February 25, 2021, with award notification planned for October 16, 2020. Bidders must submit pricing on an hourly basis, incorporating all costs including mobilization, personnel, equipment, and plans into their rate.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were mentioned in the solicitation. The contractor must maintain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability insurance at $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation insurance with statutory limits. SCDOT will provide traffic control, mortar mixture, hydraulic cement, and expandable foam, while the contractor is responsible for removing and hauling away all debris and materials from inside the culvert. The contractor must obtain property owner permission for equipment parking and site access and will be held responsible for any damage during work performance. All work must adhere to SCDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Section 719 and SCDOT Qualified Products List #15. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with no pricing information or specific budget range disclosed in the solicitation. The procurement process requires one sealed bid submission, either online through the South Carolina procurement website or by mail to the SCDOT Procurement Office.