Fixed price on-call traffic signal

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting fixed price on-call traffic signal services through Solicitation No. 5400018529, targeting installation, repair, modification, maintenance, and replacement of signalized intersections statewide on an as-needed basis. The procurement is an open-quantity service contract with unknown total work volumes, allowing multiple contractors to be selected based on pricing and performance. Contractors must be licensed by the South Carolina Licensing Board for Contractors and possess specific certifications, including having at least one on-site field supervisor with IMSA Level II or higher Traffic Signal Certification. The contract term is one year from the award date (estimated January 2, 2020), with potential for four optional one-year renewals, creating a maximum contract duration of five years. Key submission deadlines included a question submission cut-off of December 3, 2019, at 10:00 AM, and offer submissions due by December 18, 2019, at 2:30 PM EST, with award notification scheduled for January 17, 2020. Work order completion is mandated within thirty calendar days, with a performance penalty of $150 per day for delays, and contractors must comply with multiple technical specifications including SCDOT Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Drawings, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive liability insurance, including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation with $1,000,000 Employer's Liability. The contract includes provisions for annual inflation adjustments not exceeding the CPI index for Services, and SCDOT reserves the right to remove contractors for faulty work, missed deadlines, or work order denials. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract structure allows for flexible, as-needed service delivery with pricing established through a detailed pricing worksheet. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and local signal technicians capable of responding to emergencies within specified timeframes: one hour during weekday business hours, four hours for evening/weekend calls, and four hours for Sundays and holidays. A daily penalty of $1,500 applies for failure to meet maintenance obligations, emphasizing the contract's performance-driven approach.