On-Call Bridge Repair- RIchland County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call bridge repair services in Richland County and the Chapin area of Lexington County. The solicitation seeks contractors to provide comprehensive bridge maintenance services including bridge deck repair, expansion joint replacements and repairs, soil stabilization, and slab leveling. Specific technical requirements include silicon joint replacement, V-seal expansion joints, asphalt joint replacement, and fibreJoint installation systems, with all work to be performed under SCDOT's direct supervision. Contractors must comply with AASHTO specifications and industry standards, maintain appropriate certifications and Material Safety Data Sheets, and ensure that installations are completed by factory-trained and certified professionals. Key submission deadlines included questions due by October 28, 2019, at 12:00 PM, and final offers due by November 7, 2019, at 2:30 PM, with contract award posting scheduled for December 12, 2019.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must register with the State of South Carolina to obtain a vendor number and provide certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics requirements as mandated by state procurement law. While no specific incumbent vendor information was provided, the contract is structured as a two-year initial term from December 27, 2019, through December 26, 2021. Pricing must be submitted in unit prices for each line item, with all prices in U.S. dollars and excluding sales or use taxes. Although the exact contract value was not specified, the on-call nature of the contract suggests flexibility in service delivery and potential for multiple bridge repair projects throughout the designated geographic areas. Contractors will be required to demonstrate technical expertise in bridge repair methodologies and maintain appropriate professional certifications to be considered for the contract.