D1 Bridge On Call Lane Closures rebid

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor for an on-call lane closure services contract in District 1, which includes Richland County and neighboring jurisdictions. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a one-year contract requiring the installation and removal of lane closures for SCDOT maintenance operations. The contractor will be responsible for implementing lane closures on various road types, including urban low-speed roads, multi-lane routes, primary routes, and interstate highways, with specific requirements for single and dual lane closure configurations. Deliverables include precise lane closure management within specified timeframes, adherence to SCDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, and maintenance of 24-hour emergency contact availability. Key objectives include providing flexible lane closure services that support maintenance activities while ensuring traffic safety and minimizing disruption. The bid submission deadline is December 17, 2024, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by December 16, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The contract award will be posted on January 2, 2025, with an initial contract term from January 14, 2025, to January 13, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes a pricing structure with unit prices for various closure types, mobilization fees, cancellation fees, and extended closure rates, though no minimum work amount is guaranteed. Contractors must provide a labor and material payment bond and maintain appropriate licenses, permits, and insurance. The contract is exempt pursuant to 11-35-710(1) and requires prior approval from the South Carolina Transportation Secretary before award. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the contractor must demonstrate capability to respond to lane closure requests with at least 24 hours' notice and provide two contact numbers for emergency response. The pricing schedule includes 10 line items covering different closure scenarios, with unit prices for urban, multi-lane, primary, and interstate route closures, suggesting a potential annual contract value that would depend on the volume of maintenance work conducted by SCDOT in District 1.