Dist Brdg Rip, CR14, Sand, Topsoil & S Clay

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for District 7 bridge materials procurement covering eight counties: Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Hampton, and Orangeburg. The procurement seeks annual supplies of Riprap (Class B and Class C), Macadam Base (Crusher Run), #57 Granite aggregates, sand, sand clay, and topsoil to be delivered on an as-needed basis across the designated region. The solicitation comprises 60 line items with estimated quantities provided over a three-year contract period commencing March 24, 2026, and expiring March 23, 2029, with automatic one-year renewal options. All aggregates must be certified by qualified sources listed on SCDOT's Qualified Coarse Aggregate Sources list, and contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability coverage with $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits. Pricing must include all costs for materials, delivery, and fuel surcharges with no additional fees permitted; unit prices are required for each line item and will govern over extended prices in award determination, with the low bid determined by summing extended prices. Questions must be submitted by February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 2:30 PM and award notification on March 24, 2026. Online bidding submission is mandatory through www.procurement.sc.gov.

Offerors may claim South Carolina Resident Vendor, SC End-Product, or US End-Product preferences in accordance with South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, provided they meet specified requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; however, SCDOT does not guarantee minimum purchase amounts and is not obligated to purchase the full estimated quantities, requiring that submitted pricing remain valid regardless of actual order volumes. The contract is subject to availability and appropriation of funds, with any award requiring prior approval by the Secretary of Transportation and Deputy Secretaries. Contractors may terminate at the end of the initial term or any renewal term with 90 days' notice. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are specified in the solicitation documents, and the specific award value will depend on actual material needs and quantities ordered during the contract period.