District 4 Steel H-Piles

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for the procurement of steel H-piles for District 4, specifically seeking 40 HP 10"x42#30 ft. long Grade 50 steel piles for bridge construction and maintenance. The piles must conform to AASHTO M 270 Grade 50 specifications and SCDOT 2007 Standard Specifications, with a specific painting requirement of two 5-mil coats of aluminum epoxy mastic paint. The bid opening is scheduled for November 28, 2023, at 2:30 PM, with a question submission deadline of November 16, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Bids must be submitted online through the South Carolina procurement portal, with the contract period estimated from November 30, 2023, through November 29, 2024. Delivery is required within thirty days of purchase order receipt, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. Offerors must have a state vendor number and potentially qualify for vendor preferences under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

The solicitation includes provisions for vendor qualifications and preferences, with opportunities for South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, and United States End-Product Preference. The contract includes two line items: 40 units of steel H-piles and transportation services. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement follows standard state contract terms, including ethics certifications, debarment certifications, and drug-free workplace requirements. The solicitation is specifically for Richland County within District 4, with delivery directed to SCDOT's Chester Maintenance facility. The state reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject any offers, and will not include sales or use taxes in pricing. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement appears to be for a standard infrastructure project with typical state-level contracting parameters. The contract will be formed upon final award, with no additional action required from the winning bidder.