NEWBERRY COUNTY FULL DEPTH PATCHING

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for full-depth asphalt patching services in Newberry County, specifically targeting SC 773 from Mile Point 0 at US 76 to Mile Point 2.48 at Wicker Road. The project involves comprehensive road rehabilitation, including the removal of existing 6-inch asphalt and base material, proof rolling, and replacement with Intermediate Type B asphalt in two lifts. The total project scope encompasses approximately 1,853 square yards of patching, 1,830 linear feet of 4-inch white solid lines, and 942 linear feet of 4-inch yellow solid lines. Contractors were required to submit bids by October 8, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., with a question submission deadline of October 1, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. The contract term was set from an estimated start date of October 13, 2021, to December 31, 2021, with all work to be completed and invoiced by the latter date. Bid submissions were accepted online through the South Carolina Procurement Information Center (SCEIS) system or via paper submission to the SCDOT Procurement Office, with award going to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors were required to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. Specific contractor requirements included notifying the SCDOT Maintenance Engineer 48 hours before commencing work, coordinating utility locations through SC 811, and ensuring daily roadway completion with reopening to traffic. The project was governed by the 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and SCDOT Standard Drawings for traffic control. While no specific budget range was detailed in the documents, the unit price-based bidding structure suggests flexibility in total project cost. Contractors were expected to provide comprehensive pricing that included all excavation, milling, hauling, asphalt placement, and incidental costs associated with the full-depth patching project.