On call bridge repair - richland county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for on-call bridge repair services in Richland County and the Chapin area of Lexington County through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement encompasses comprehensive bridge maintenance activities, including bridge deck repair, expansion joint replacements and repairs, soil stabilization, and slab leveling services. Contractors will be required to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and materials to perform work in accordance with AASHTO specifications and detailed technical requirements. The contract will be executed on an as-needed basis, with SCDOT identifying specific locations and directing work performance. The solicitation requires unit pricing for each item in the bidding schedule, with submission of bids due on September 18, 2020, at 2:30 PM through the online procurement portal at www.procurement.sc.gov. Questions from potential bidders were due by September 10, 2020, at 12:00 PM, and the anticipated contract award notification was scheduled for October 19, 2020. The initial contract term is set for two years, from October 29, 2020, through October 28, 2022.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered vendors with a South Carolina state vendor number and must certify compliance with various requirements, including drug-free workplace standards, debarment status, and ethics laws. The solicitation includes additional compliance requirements, notably Amendment #1, which prohibits contractors from procuring telecommunication or video surveillance equipment from specific manufacturers like Huawei Technologies, ZTE Corporation, and others. Contractors must also provide comprehensive insurance and designate representatives for handling third-party property damage and personal injury claims. While the solicitation does not explicitly state an incumbent contractor or specify a precise budget range, it requires detailed administrative documentation, including contact information for both the contractor and their insurance provider. Offerors must submit proposals in English and US dollars, with pricing that excludes sales or use taxes, and must maintain offer validity for a minimum of thirty calendar days following the opening date.