Newberry Full Depth Patching Secondary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for a full depth patching project on secondary roads in Newberry County, with the solicitation issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement involves comprehensive road repair services, specifically requiring contractors to perform 6-inch full depth asphalt patching across multiple secondary road locations. Key project deliverables include removing existing asphalt and base material through milling or saw-cutting, followed by replacement with 6-inch Intermediate Type B asphalt applied in two separate lifts. The project encompasses five primary line items: mobilization, traffic control services, full depth patching (6,700 square yards), white solid line painting (1,780 linear feet), and yellow solid line painting (1,780 linear feet). Critical procurement dates include a question deadline of April 8, 2022, at 12:00 PM, with bid offers due by April 13, 2022, at 2:30 PM. Award notification is scheduled for April 28, 2022, with the contract term projected from April 29, 2022, to August 30, 2022. Evaluation will be conducted using a lowest responsible and responsive bidder standard, determined by summing extended prices across all line items.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Contractors must obtain a South Carolina Vendor Number and register on the state's online procurement system (procurement.sc.gov) prior to submission. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance compliant with South Carolina regulations. Contractors must provide unit prices for each project item and notify SCDOT maintenance staff 48 hours before commencing work. The project requires strict adherence to 2007 SCDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, with final road patches requiring compaction by a 20-ton self-propelled roller. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the patching work suggests a substantial infrastructure investment. The solicitation is exempt under Section 11-35-710(1) of South Carolina procurement law, and any contract award remains subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary.