Newberry full depth patching s-521/koon

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for a full-depth patching project on State Road 521 near Koon Trestle Road in Newberry County. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for road repair services involving the removal of existing asphalt pavement to a depth of 6 inches and replacement with 6 inches of Intermediate Type B asphalt in two lifts, covering approximately 4,000 square yards. Key deliverables include complete excavation, milling, material hauling, asphalt placement, and traffic control services. The project will be evaluated on a lowest-responsive-and-responsible-bidder basis, with unit prices required for three line items: mobilization, traffic control services, and 6-inch full-depth patching. Critical dates include a question deadline of August 2, 2022, at 12:00 PM, bid submissions due August 9, 2022, at 2:30 PM, and award notification scheduled for August 17, 2022. The contract period runs from August 18, 2022, through December 31, 2022, with all work to be completed and invoiced by the end date.

No specific set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged businesses were identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement is open to all entity types, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporate entities. Contractors must be registered South Carolina vendors and comply with various state and federal procurement regulations, including debarment certification and drug-free workplace requirements. Insurance requirements include general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, worker's compensation insurance with statutory limits and $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage, and auto liability insurance at $1,000,000 per accident. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, contractors must provide fixed pricing for the duration of the contract, incorporating all costs for labor, materials, equipment, and services. The State reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject any bids, with the final award subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary.