On call fence repair-greenville county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for an on-call fence repair contract in Greenville County, covering various fence repair and installation services for SCDOT rights-of-way. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive fence repair services, including installation and maintenance of woven wire fences, chain link fences, security fences, and associated gates. Annual estimated quantities include 100 linear feet of woven wire with 1 strand barb, 200 linear feet of 48" chain link, 3,500 linear feet of 72" chain link, 500 linear feet of woven wire with 3-strand barbed wire, and 150 linear feet of 72" security fence. The solicitation requires unit pricing for each item, with the low bid determined by summing extended prices. Key dates include a bid opening on October 2, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., with questions due by September 6, 2023. The proposed contract period spans from November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2028, with potential automatic one-year renewals. Contractors must comply with SCDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Section 806 and SCDOT Standard Drawings, and begin work within 14 days of written notification or face financial penalties.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. State vendor registration is mandatory for bidder eligibility, and no specific preferences are applied to this procurement. Contractors must provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond for purchase orders exceeding $50,000 and are responsible for all traffic control in accordance with the 2009 MUTCD. The contract includes an organizational conflict of interest clause requiring immediate disclosure of any potential conflicts and reserving the state's right to terminate the contract if necessary. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of fence repair services suggests a potentially significant contract value. SCDOT retains the right to perform fence repair work with its own forces at any time. Contractors must hold their offers open for a minimum of thirty calendar days following the opening date and submit a signed solicitation form with their bid. The Procurement Officer, Tamika Thomas, can be contacted at 864-241-1010 Extension 6027 or ThomasTS@scdot.org for additional information.