District 4 bagged concrete & grout

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking a contractor to provide bagged concrete mix and non-shrink grout for District 4, which encompasses seven counties including Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union, and York. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for 11,200 bags of concrete mix and 6,000 bags of non-shrink grout annually, with specific technical requirements detailed in ASTM standards C109, C387, and C1107. The concrete mix must achieve 4,000 PSI at 28 days in 60-pound bags, while the non-shrink grout must achieve 8,000 PSI at 28 days in 50-pound bags with flowable consistency. Prospective bidders must submit questions by October 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with sealed bids due by November 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with deliveries required within ten days of purchase order receipt. The initial contract term is one year with an automatic renewal option for an additional year, potentially extending to December 9, 2027.

Bidders may claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, SC End-Product Preference, or US End-Product Preference if they meet statutory requirements. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by South Carolina law. Vendors must register as a state vendor and certify compliance with all applicable laws and ethics requirements. No SCDOT Commission member may have a direct or indirect interest in the contract during their term or for one year after termination. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers two years of product supply with potentially significant recurring order volumes. Pricing must be submitted on a per-bag unit basis, inclusive of all associated costs including fuel surcharges, environmental fees, and freight, with no separate line items permitted for additional charges.