D6 on call deck repair bridge

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) District 6 Specialized Bridge Division is seeking on-call bridge deck repair and expansion joint replacement services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Exempt Solicitation. The procurement encompasses four specific types of bridge deck repair services: silicon joint replacements, V-Seal expansion joints, asphalt joint replacements, and armor joint removal. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each service type, with actual service needs to be determined by SCDOT as circumstances require. The contract will run for five years, from November 28, 2023, through October 30, 2028, with no specified renewal options. Key requirements include using new materials delivered in original containers, providing manufacturer certifications and Material Safety Data Sheets, and completing installations according to AASHTO specifications and industry standards. Specific submission deadlines include bid questions due by October 25, 2023, at 12:00 PM, and bid submissions due by November 2, 2023, at 2:30 PM. The award notification is scheduled for November 21, 2023, with a revised award posting date of January 18, 2024.

No specific set-aside designations or preferences are mentioned in the solicitation documents. Bidders must be registered as a South Carolina vendor and must certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, ethics regulations, and debarment provisions. Contractors performing certain specialized installations, such as FibreJoint, must be factory-trained and certified professionals. A critical compliance requirement involves a certification process that prohibits SCDOT Commission members from maintaining any direct or indirect interest in the proposal, bid, or resulting contract during their term and for one year following termination. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the contract provides for on-call services across multiple bridge deck repair categories. Potential bidders must also complete a certification regarding conflicts of interest and maintain ongoing compliance throughout the contract period. The solicitation covers services within SCDOT's District 6, specifically serving Richland County, with bids to be submitted either online through the South Carolina procurement system or by mail to the SCDOT Procurement Office.