District 3 asphalt paver rental

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) District 3 is requesting bids on a track-type asphalt paver rental agreement with bids due August 4, 2026, and questions due July 17, 2026 by noon.

The scope is rental of a Mauldin 1860 Commercial Paver or equivalent, to be operated exclusively by SCDOT personnel for roadway paving and maintenance in Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg Counties. Equipment must be no older than 2021 model year, delivered in good working condition within ten business days of purchase order receipt, and available on daily, weekly, and monthly rental bases. The contractor must supply delivery, pickup, maintenance, repairs, and initial operator training; maintain an office with authorized sales, parts, and service personnel within four hours' driving time of all potential sites; respond to repair requests within 24 hours; and provide substitute equipment of equal or better quality if repairs exceed 72 hours, with equipment down days credited on a pro-rata basis. SCDOT retains responsibility for fuel, daily servicing, and tire/track repairs during operations; the contractor is responsible for routine periodic maintenance outside normal working hours or on weekends. Pricing shall be fixed daily, weekly, and monthly rates with all costs embedded.

The initial contract term runs August 28, 2026, through August 27, 2027, with options for four additional one-year renewals for a potential total of five years. Contractor liability insurance must include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation at statutory limits. Award is anticipated August 18, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required.