On-call asphalt - union county*

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for on-call hot mix asphalt repair services specifically targeting Union County, with work potentially extending to York County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive asphalt repair and resurfacing services, including material, labor, and equipment for full depth patch, leveling, bridge approaches, and resurfacing at various county locations. The solicitation requires bidders to furnish two primary asphalt mixture types: Asphalt Mixture Surface Type C (estimated 550 tons annually) and Asphalt Mixture Intermediate C (estimated 200 tons annually), with provisions for 15 annual mobilizations. Prospective offerors must submit questions by October 4, 2021, at 12:00 p.m., with final bids due October 13, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. through online submission at http://www.procurement.sc.gov. The contract will be a five-year term from November 23, 2021, through November 22, 2026, with automatic annual renewal options, contingent upon 30 days' written notice of non-renewal.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident, and worker's compensation insurance compliant with South Carolina regulations. The minimum project size is 15 tons of materials, and contractors must adhere to SCDOT 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, including requirements for asphalt release agents, truck bed covers, and mechanical pavers. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for unit pricing on asphalt mixtures and mobilization costs, with pricing expected to remain fixed throughout the contract duration. The procurement is exempt from the Consolidated Procurement Code and requires prior approval from the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. The designated procurement officer is Latricia Trapp, who can be contacted at 803-737-8380 or TrappLA@scdot.org for additional information.