NEWBERRY COUNTY FULL DEPTH PATCHING

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for a full-depth patching project in Newberry County, specifically along SC 66. The procurement involves comprehensive road maintenance work requiring the removal and replacement of deteriorated asphalt pavement sections to a depth of 6 inches. Key deliverables include mobilization, traffic control services, 1,880 square yards of full-depth patching, and repainting of road lines (1,900 linear feet of white lines and 1,500 linear feet of yellow lines). Contractors must comply with 2007 SCDOT Standard Specifications and provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to restore road surfaces to acceptable conditions. The solicitation was issued on September 2, 2021, with bid questions due by September 10, 2021, at 12:00 PM, and final bids required by September 17, 2021, at 2:30 PM. The contract period is scheduled from September 22, 2021, through October 31, 2021, with award notification anticipated on September 21, 2021. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing submitted on a unit price basis for each line item.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including providing proof of insurance with Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation with statutory limits. Bidders are required to have demonstrated experience in asphalt patching and road maintenance work, and must comply with all applicable bonding, licensing, and regulatory requirements. Contractors must also coordinate utility line locations through SC 811 before commencing work and provide 48-hour notification to the Department's Maintenance Engineer. While a specific budget range was not disclosed, the project involves multiple line items with unit pricing, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value. The procurement is exempt under statute 11-35-710(l), and all work must be completed and invoiced by October 31, 2021.