District 2 catch basin repair

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for District 2 Catch Basin Repair, a comprehensive on-call drainage structure and concrete repair services contract covering Abbeville, Anderson, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda Counties. The procurement encompasses 40 line items with work including removal and reconstruction of drainage structures, curb and gutter replacement, pedestrian ramp repairs, and pipe culvert installations. Contractors must adhere to SCDOT Standard Specifications 2007, Standard Drawings for Road Construction, and supplemental technical specifications for materials and installation methods. Key deliverables include emergency and standard catch basin repairs, with emergency mobilization requiring completion within 7 calendar days of notice and standard repairs completed within 90 calendar days of request. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including qualified product lists, traffic control plans, and proof of compliance with material specifications. The solicitation was issued on October 21, 2021, with questions due by November 2, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. and bids due by November 19, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., with award notification scheduled for December 21, 2021.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions were identified in the solicitation documents for this procurement. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning January 5, 2022, with potential for four optional one-year renewals, creating a total possible contract duration of five years through January 4, 2027. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and auto liability of $1,000,000 per accident. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the extensive line-item schedule and broad geographical coverage suggest a substantial contract value. Pricing will be fixed for the initial contract term, with potential Consumer Price Index-based adjustments for renewal periods. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with no incumbent vendor information provided. Successful contractors must demonstrate compliance with extensive technical specifications, including qualified product lists, traffic control standards, and specific installation requirements for drainage structures and related infrastructure components.