Newberry county driveway installation

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting proposals for on-call driveway installation services in Newberry County through a competitive bidding process. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive driveway installation services on SCDOT rights-of-way, including all necessary materials, labor, and traffic control for paving new residential driveways. The project scope encompasses an estimated 1,100 square yards of driveway installation and up to 20 mobilization events at various locations throughout the county. Offerors must submit responses by August 26, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., with clarification questions due by August 20, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The contract will have an initial five-year term from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2026, with work expected to commence within 14 days of written contractor notification. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing to be submitted on a unit price basis for driveway installation per square yard and per mobilization event.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-asides or mandatory minority business preferences, though offerors may claim applicable state preferences if qualified. Contractors must provide commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits, auto liability insurance with $1,000,000 per accident limits, and worker's compensation coverage as mandated by South Carolina law. The successful contractor will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including materials, equipment, seeding, erosion control, traffic management, homeowner notification, and property protection. All work must strictly adhere to SCDOT Engineering Directive 16 and the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. While no specific budget range is detailed, the project involves multiple driveway installations over a five-year period, suggesting potential substantial cumulative value. The contractor will be financially responsible for correcting any damages resulting from their work, ensuring high-quality performance and minimal disruption to property owners.