On call milling-cherokee CO.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call milling services in Cherokee County, specifically seeking contractors capable of performing asphalt milling operations using 6-foot to 8-foot milling machines. The solicitation covers six line items including mobilization and rental of milling machines with operators, with pricing based on unit rates covering equipment, labor, tools, licenses, and fees. The procurement requires contractors to provide milling services at various locations on an as-needed basis, with a day defined as nine hours of work and additional hours billed at pro-rated hourly rates. Bid submissions were due by August 15, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., with a question deadline of August 8, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The estimated contract term is from August 31, 2023, to August 30, 2024, with award notification scheduled for August 30, 2023. SCDOT will provide traffic control, water sources, surface cleaning, and material hauling, while contractors must supply personnel, support vehicles, and minimal downtime support.

Contractors must obtain a state vendor number and submit bids online through the South Carolina procurement website. For task orders exceeding $50,000, a labor and material payment bond is required within ten days of issuance. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability of $1,000,000 per accident, and worker's compensation with statutory limits. Contractors must also certify compliance with Section 57-1-350(G) of South Carolina Code of Laws, which prohibits SCDOT Commission members from having direct or indirect interests in the proposal, bid, or resulting contract during their appointment and for one year after termination. Although no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Notably, the procurement ultimately resulted in a "No Award" notification, meaning no contract was awarded for any of the six line items in this solicitation.