Kershaw 3 year FF& concrete oncall rebid

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for an on-call contract to furnish and deliver various construction materials in Kershaw County, with the solicitation covering a three-year period from 05/22/2025 to 05/21/2028. The procurement specifically seeks bids for concrete and flowable fill materials, including class 5000 and 3000 patch mix, accelerator dosing, non-excavatable and excavatable flowable fill, retarders, and concrete of various strength classes. Bidders must provide unit pricing for multiple line items across three contract years, with quantities listed as best estimates. The solicitation requires comprehensive pricing for items such as retarders, accelerators, environmental fees, and fuel surcharges, with a strong emphasis on precise unit and extended pricing. Key submission requirements include online bid submission by 05/05/2025 at 2:30 PM, with all bidder questions due by 05/01/2025. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary, with the contract potentially including automatic renewal options for additional one-year terms.

The solicitation encourages minority business participation and requires bidders to comply with various state regulations, including tax requirements, vendor registration, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. Technical specifications outlined in the attachments mandate strict quality control measures, including detailed requirements for Portland Cement, concrete materials, and flowable fill composition. Contractors must submit mix design reviews to a Subject Matter Expert at least 12 days before use and adhere to comprehensive guidelines for material composition, placement techniques, and performance standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the multi-year contract suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified concrete and construction material suppliers. The documentation indicates that potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in concrete mix design, material sourcing, and compliance with extensive technical specifications covering cement types, aggregate requirements, admixture usage, and precise construction methodologies. Successful vendors will need to show capability in providing high-quality structural concrete materials meeting the stringent technical requirements outlined in Attachments A and B.