- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 25 new, extra-heavy-duty, PTO-driven trailer-type ditchers designed for highway ditch construction and cleaning operations. The solicitation, released on September 12, 2022, seeks high-performance equipment with specific technical requirements, including hydraulic systems, 45-53 degree trapezoidal cut capabilities, a minimum 138-inch reach, automatic leveling systems, and...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation 5400019748 for the procurement of 25 units of extra heavy-duty, PTO-driven trailer-type ditchers designed for roadside maintenance and construction. The solicitation requires equipment capable of cutting trapezoidal ditches with 45-53 degree sides, with a minimum operating weight of 10,000 pounds, a minimum reach of 138 inches from tractor centerline to ditch centerline, and a minimum...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure 25 units of new, extra heavy-duty, PTO-driven trailer-type ditchers designed for highway ditch construction and cleaning operations through an Invitation for Bid solicitation. The procurement requires fully assembled and serviced ditching equipment that is ready for immediate operation, with specific requirements including compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards, warning lights, safety features, and radio frequency...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office initiated a solicitation (5400023919) for a one-time purchase of a Heavy Duty Ditcher, targeted for use within Richland County. The procurement opportunity was originally posted on August 10, 2022, with an initial due date of August 24, 2022. However, the solicitation was subsequently cancelled due to required changes in equipment specifications. The cancellation notice, processed by Procurement Officer Laura Bagwell,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for procuring truck-mounted pipe cleaners, specifically designed for cleaning storm sewers, catch basins, and pipes ranging from 12" to 42" in diameter using high-pressure water nozzles. The solicitation seeks up to 20 units over a five-year contract period, with a contract term beginning March 30, 2020, and potential for four optional one-year renewals. Deliveries must be completed within...
- The state and local contract opportunity involves the procurement of a Front Mount Type Ditcher for Richland County, South Carolina, as initiated by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office through Solicitation 5400023933. The procurement was specifically seeking a specialized piece of equipment designed for ditching operations, likely for roadside maintenance or infrastructure development purposes. Despite the detailed solicitation, the procurement process...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for a ditching and drainage repair project on County Line Road in Charleston County through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The project involves comprehensive road repair services on a dirt road segment between SC 165 and Parkers Ferry Road, with specific scope including dozer work, blading adjacent areas, grubbing trees and brush, and excavating V-ditches along both road sides to improve drainage. Seven distinct line items are...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for heavy equipment rental at the Greenville Maintenance facility. The procurement seeks to acquire two skid steers (299D2 XHP or similar), three backhoes (420 or similar), and three mini-excavators (308 or similar), all equipped with specific attachments including multipurpose buckets, grapples, and hydraulic thumbs. All equipment must be sourced from the same supplier and must be compatible with...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for six new heavy-duty truck-mounted pipe cleaner and vacuum units, specifically designed for cleaning storm sewers, catch basins, and pipes ranging from 12 to 42 inches in diameter. The procurement requires each unit to include a new truck chassis with a minimum 66,000 lbs GVWR, a 12-cubic-yard stainless steel debris body, a high-pressure water system rated at 80 gpm at 2000 psi with...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for soil stabilizer equipment rental specifically for York County. The solicitation seeks to procure a specialized piece of equipment with detailed specifications, including a 78-inch wide combination rotor with 176 cutting bits, a rear-mounted rotor with dual high-torque, 14-inch maximum cutting depth, and a minimum of 375 horsepower. The equipment must be a 2020 or newer model year with hydrostatic...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office is seeking to procure a front mount type ditcher unit through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for highway ditch construction and maintenance. The specific requirement is for a Hurricane ditcher extended reverse baby side arm or equivalent extra heavy-duty, PTO-driven front mount unit that is new, fully assembled, and ready for immediate operation. Key specifications include a 1000 rpm PTO driveshaft, operating depth of 0 to 6.5 feet, and the capability to clean one mile of ditch 8 inches deep per hour. The solicitation was issued on August 31, 2022, with bid submissions due by September 15, 2022, at 2:30 P.M. Potential bidders must submit questions by September 8, 2022, at 2:30 P.M., and bids must be submitted through the online bidding system at http://www.procurement.sc.gov. The evaluation criteria are straightforward, with award to be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based solely on price. The successful vendor must provide a minimum one-day training school and, if available, complete video operator training materials in DVD format. Offerors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and obtain a vendor number, complying with all applicable state and federal laws, including drug-free workplace certification, ethics compliance, and debarment certifications. The solicitation includes preferences for South Carolina end-products and resident vendors, with specific statutory requirements for claiming such preferences. The successful bidder must be a factory-authorized parts and service facility, providing a list of authorized parts, service, and warranty locations within South Carolina. The contract will have an estimated start date of September 29, 2022, and end date of September 28, 2023, with all deliveries to be made to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, SC. The unit must be warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum of twelve months, with the warranty start date based on the unit's in-service date. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for a single unit, and all pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars and remain fixed for the duration of the contract. The bid opening will occur at SCDOT Headquarters, with options for in-person or teleconference attendance, and award notification is expected on September 20, 2022.
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