EDGEFIELD COUNTY FULL DEPTH PATCHING

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for full-depth asphalt patching services on Lanham Road (S-19-52) in Edgefield County, specifically between SC 23 and Republican Road. The procurement involves three primary line items: mobilization, traffic control, and full-depth patching, with a total project requirement of 2,000 square yards of work. Contractors will be responsible for removing existing asphalt and base material by milling or saw-cutting to a six-inch depth, followed by proof rolling and replacement with six inches of Intermediate Type B asphalt in two lifts. The solicitation was released on August 18, 2021, with a bid submission deadline of September 1, 2021, at 2:30 PM, and award notification scheduled for September 3, 2021. Interested bidders must submit offers online through the South Carolina Procurement Information Center (SCEIS) system, with evaluation criteria focusing on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The contract period is anticipated to run from September 6, 2021, through December 15, 2021, and all work must conform to the 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction.

No specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the solicitation. Bidders must be registered state vendors with a current South Carolina vendor number and possess comprehensive liability insurance with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 for Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability, plus statutory Worker's Compensation. Nonresident contractors are subject to South Carolina withholding tax requirements unless specifically exempt. Contractors must provide additional documentation including certifications of independent price determination, debarment status, and immigration compliance. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the project involves approximately 2,000 square yards of full-depth patching, which would typically represent a moderate-scale infrastructure maintenance contract. Contractors will be required to notify the SCDOT Maintenance Engineer 48 hours before commencing work and must ensure all utility lines are located through SC 811 prior to excavation. The State of South Carolina will be named as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability policy.