On-call pavement markings-greenville

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call thermoplastic pavement markings and installation services primarily focused on Greenville County. The solicitation encompasses comprehensive pavement marking services including reflectorized paint markings, maintenance, replacement, and addition of new and existing road markings. Specific services include paint and thermoplastic removal via grinding, long-line and short-line thermoplastic installations in 4" and 6" widths, hand-placed thermoplastic installations for turn arrows, symbols, skip lines, and word messages, along with required traffic control compliance with the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The procurement includes 14 distinct line items with estimated quantities ranging from 30 mobilization events to 225,000 linear feet of installations. Prospective bidders were required to submit questions by June 9, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., with final offers due online by June 16, 2021 at 2:30 p.m., with award notification planned for June 30, 2021. The contract term is estimated at five years, from July 12, 2021 through July 11, 2026, with potential automatic one-year renewals.

Notably, this solicitation did not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate the capability to begin work within 14 days of award and possess sufficient resources to complete designated locations to SCDOT's Resident Maintenance Engineer's satisfaction. A $150 per day penalty will be applied for failure to begin work within the specified timeframe or for unauthorized work suspension. Contractors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Auto Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits plus $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage. All contractor personnel must comply with OSHA regulations, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and possess proper licensure and permits. Importantly, no bids were received for this solicitation, resulting in the procurement being canceled without contract execution. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the low bid determined by summing extended prices across all line items, though the specific budget range was not explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents.