On-call fence repair-spartanburg

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for on-call fence repair services specifically within Spartanburg County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive fence installation and repair work on SCDOT rights-of-way, with specific requirements including woven wire fence with barbed wire options, chain link fencing at various heights, and fence reset services. Bidders must submit unit pricing for multiple line items, with quantities specified across five contract years, ranging from 50 to 3,000 linear feet annually for different fence types. Key deliverables include mobilization services, fence installation, and repair work that must comply with SCDOT standard specifications and 2009 MUTCD standards. Contractors must obtain a South Carolina vendor number and submit bids online by August 26, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., with questions due by August 19, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. The contract will commence on September 21, 2021 and extend through September 20, 2026, with automatic annual renewal unless 30 days' notice of non-renewal is provided.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted participation categories. Contractors must maintain insurance coverage with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general liability and auto liability, and must be prepared to begin work within 14 days of written notification or face daily penalties. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Contractors must ensure work is completed in accordance with safety requirements and traffic control provisions outlined in the scope of work. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract structure suggests a multi-year commitment with potential for significant recurring work based on the annual quantity specifications. The award notification is scheduled for September 13, 2021, with full details to be posted on the SCDOT procurement website (www.procurement.sc.gov), managed by Procurement Officer Laura Bagwell.