Full Depth Patching on SC 56 Newberry

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for full depth asphalt patching services on SC Highway 56 in Newberry County. The project involves comprehensive road repair, including the removal of 6 inches of existing asphalt and base material through milling or saw-cutting, followed by replacement with 6 inches of Intermediate Type B asphalt in two lifts. Specific deliverables include 2,000 square yards of full depth patching, 2,000 linear feet of white solid lines, and 4,000 linear feet of yellow solid lines, with separate line items for mobilization and traffic control. The solicitation was issued on April 16, 2021, with questions due by April 22, 2021, and offers due by April 29, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. Contractors must conform to the 2007 SCDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and provide traffic control in accordance with SCDOT standard drawings and specifications. Evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the contract period estimated from May 1, 2021, through June 30, 2021.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were identified in the solicitation. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation with statutory limits. Contractors are required to obtain utility locates through SC 811 before commencing work and must notify SCDOT's Maintenance Engineer 48 hours prior to starting work. The contract documents establish a clear order of precedence, including Record of Negotiations, amended solicitation, clarifications, the offer, award notification, and purchase orders. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the project involves unit pricing for various line items, with contractors expected to submit pricing based on the specified quantities and requirements. The contract allows for completion and invoicing of all work by June 30, 2021, with the award to be made to the most competitive and compliant bidder.