Highway lighting maintenance - D6

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for Highway Lighting Maintenance services in District 6, covering Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Jasper Counties. The procurement is divided into four lots: Lot 1 covers street and bridge lighting in the North Area (Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester), Lot 2 addresses sign, high mast, and pavement markings in the North Area, Lot 3 focuses on bridge lighting for specific structures, and Lot 4 covers street and bridge lighting in the South Area. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive maintenance of lighting systems, including replacement of bulbs, ballasts, photo cells, electrical wiring, poles, arms, transformers, and related components on street, sign, and fog lights located on various structures. Qualified bidders must provide all necessary management, supervision, labor, traffic control, materials, and equipment to maintain lighting infrastructure effectively. The solicitation requires a South Carolina-licensed certified electrician on-site, compliance with National Electrical Code and SCDOT Standard Specifications, and implementation of proper traffic control procedures. Key deadlines include a February 2, 2024 deadline for questions, with bids due on February 22, 2024, at 14:30. The contract is scheduled to run from March 20, 2024, to March 19, 2029, with potential automatic one-year renewals.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract requires contractors to carry commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation as mandated by South Carolina law. A labor and material payment bond equal to the full contract value must be established within ten days of contract execution, but this is only required for purchase orders exceeding $50,000. Replacement parts must meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, with LED equivalents required for bulb, ballast, or fixture replacements. While no specific incumbent vendor is identified, the contract includes detailed provisions for ongoing maintenance, including quarterly inspections and repairs that must begin within fourteen working days. Contractors must maintain adequate inventory to meet anticipated failure rates and be prepared to dispose of replaced materials. The pricing structure is based on unit prices, with estimated quantities representing maximum allowable amounts, though no specific quantities are guaranteed. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with monthly invoicing required by the sixteenth of the following month.