LAURENS FULL DEPTH PATCHING S-38

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for a full depth patching project on Jefferson Davis Road (S-30-38) in Laurens County, located between SC 56 and S-30-46. The procurement involves 4-inch full depth asphalt patching, which includes removing existing pavement and base material, proof rolling, and replacing the roadway with 4 inches of Intermediate Type C asphalt in two lifts. The project requires contractors to perform comprehensive roadway repair work, adhering to SCDOT's 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Potential bidders must submit offers electronically by December 16, 2024, at 2:30 PM, with all questions due by December 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The contract period will run from January 3, 2025, through June 15, 2025, with the award expected to be posted on January 2, 2025. The bidding schedule includes three line items: mobilization, traffic control, and full depth patching, with evaluation based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and auto liability, and must provide proper traffic control measures.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The project does not identify an incumbent vendor, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While no precise budget range was disclosed, the contract includes line items for mobilization, traffic control, and 2,000 square yards of 4-inch full depth patching. Contractors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and maintain appropriate licenses. The solicitation is exempt from the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code pursuant to Section 11-35-710(1), and price adjustments will be limited by the Consumer Price Index for "Other Goods and Services" after the initial term. Bidders must notify SCDOT 48 hours before starting work and coordinate with SC 811 for utility locations. The contract requires comprehensive compliance with all SCDOT specifications and regulations, ensuring high-quality roadway maintenance and repair.