On call bridge repairs pickens

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking on-call bridge repair services for Pickens County through Solicitation 5400026675, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that requires qualified contractors to perform bridge deck expansion joint replacements. The contract will cover work on 14 identified bridges across various state highways, U.S. highways, and secondary roads, with contractors responsible for providing all labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and materials necessary for joint replacements. Specific joint replacement types include silicon joint replacements (for joints one inch or less), V-Seal expansion joints (for two to four-inch joints), elastomeric concrete repairs, asphalt joint replacements, and FibreJoint installations. Contractors must comply with AASHTO specifications and industry standards, with FibreJoint installations requiring factory-trained and certified professionals. Key dates include a March 18, 2024 deadline for questions, sealed bids due on April 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM, award notification scheduled for April 15, 2024, and a proposed contract term from April 16, 2024, through April 15, 2029.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. Contractors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and must certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, ethics provisions, and debarment certifications. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the contract includes specific requirements for mobilization, materials handling, and traffic control during bridge repair operations. The solicitation includes a damage claim form and work zone traffic control specifications, indicating comprehensive operational guidelines. Contractors will be responsible for lane closures, traffic management, and adherence to safety protocols outlined in attachments. Though no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the five-year contract term and on-call nature suggest flexibility in project scope and potential funding. Contractors must submit unit prices for each item and hold their offers open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date.