Hauling services- lexington county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office has issued an Invitation for Bid for hauling services in Lexington County, specifically seeking contractors to transport E-Z Cold Mix aggregate from 1189 Old Stage Road in Simpsonville to various maintenance facilities within Lexington County. The contract requires hauling 75 loads per year, with a minimum load requirement of 20 tons per haul and an average annual tonnage of approximately 1,000 tons. The contract term spans five years, from November 6, 2020, through November 5, 2025, with automatic annual renewals unless terminated by the state. Bidders must submit unit prices for each contract year, inclusive of all fuel surcharges and associated costs, and will be evaluated based on lowest responsible and responsive bid. Key submission deadlines included a question cutoff of October 16, 2020, at 12:00 p.m., with bid submissions due October 21, 2020, at 2:30 p.m. through the online procurement portal. Contractors must respond to purchase orders within 24 business hours and deliver materials to designated maintenance facilities in Lexington, West Columbia, Pelion, or Leesville during standard business hours, with all deliveries required within three working days of purchase order receipt.

Contractors must obtain and maintain a South Carolina vendor number and carry commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The solicitation allows for South Carolina resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences for bidders meeting specific statutory requirements. Equipment must comply with state and federal regulations for hauling bulk aggregate, with trucks capable of carrying a minimum of 20 tons. Payment terms allow for 30-day invoicing with ACH payment options through the Treasurer's office. Contractors are responsible for providing delivery tickets or bills of lading for each delivery, maintaining safety precautions on SCDOT property, and ensuring personnel have appropriate personal protective equipment. While no specific award value was explicitly stated, the contract structure suggests an annual hauling service with potential for consistent work over the five-year period. Invoices should be submitted to 124 Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072, or to the email address specified on the purchase order.