Interstate Preservation I-85 0-2 MM

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting electronic bids for Interstate Preservation work on I-85 from 0–2 MM in Spartanburg County, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at SCDOT Headquarters in Columbia. The DBE participation goal is 0.00 percent.

The scope encompasses approximately 3.695 miles of interstate preservation including liquid asphalt binder (PG64-22 and PG76-22), milling of existing asphalt pavement at 2.0 inches, surface plane asphalt pavement installation, asphalt surface courses (Type A and E), high friction surface treatment, stone matrix asphalt surface course (9.5 mm), traffic control, permanent construction signs, and construction zone electric changeable message sign trailers. The work also includes pavement markings (paint and thermoplastic), rumble strips, and electrical conduit and wire installation for loop detectors. Key quantities include 95,040 square yards of 1.5-inch surface plane asphalt pavement and 193,190.461 square yards of existing asphalt milling, with over 250,000 linear feet of pavement markings.

The project completion date is October 31, 2027. Bid forms and construction documents are available on the Bid Express website beginning September 13, 2026. Hardcopy plans and proposals are available for purchase through SCDOT Engineering Publications at established rates, though contractors are not required to purchase plans to submit bids. Contractors may access the Construction Extranet for proposals, plans, announcements, and a contractor discussion board. Certain projects may require a minimum Contractor Performance Score; contractors can verify requirements by contacting SCDOT Construction Data Support at (803) 737-2031. The Contract Administration Office at (803) 737-7469 handles letting-related inquiries.