On call combo jetvac rental 3 year

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an on-call rental contract for combination sewer-vac trucks to be used in District One, which includes Richland, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, and Sumter counties. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation requires vendors to provide trucks with specific technical specifications, including an 11 cubic yard minimum debris capacity, 2000 PSI water pressure, 1200 gallon water tank, front-mounted telescoping boom, and a model year 2015 or newer. The contract will cover nine line items with estimated quantities for daily, weekly, and monthly rentals over a three-year period. Vendors must submit unit prices for each line item, which should include delivery and pickup fees for all counties in the district. The solicitation requires equipment delivery within two weeks of purchase order issuance, with replacement equipment to be provided within two business days if maintenance is required. Key deadlines include a question submission deadline of March 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM, and a bid submission deadline of April 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM, with award notification scheduled for April 12, 2024.

The contract does not include specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does require vendors to maintain a South Carolina vendor registration and comply with resident vendor and subcontractor preference requirements. Vendors must submit a Standard Equipment Agreement (Form 80-SC-EL-1) and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. Pricing is fixed for the initial three-year term, with no price adjustments permitted during this period. Any potential price increases for renewal periods must be approved by the Procurement Officer at least 90 days prior to the term's expiration and must be accompanied by adequate documentation. The contract is an on-call arrangement, meaning the estimated quantities are subject to actual SCDOT usage. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers a three-year period from April 13, 2024, through April 12, 2027, with the vendor responsible for all routine maintenance while SCDOT will provide insurance on the equipment.