ON-CALL PAVEMENT MARKINGS-OCONEE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for an on-call pavement markings contract in Oconee County, spanning five years from August 26, 2019, through August 25, 2024. This solicitation is for comprehensive pavement marking services, including the application and removal of permanent roadway markings using fast dry waterborne paint and thermoplastic materials. The contract encompasses 175 line items covering various marking types such as white and yellow lines in 4-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch, and 24-inch widths, as well as specialized markings including arrows, messages, railroad crossing indicators, and bike lane symbols. Bidders must submit detailed equipment lists and be prepared to attend a mandatory pre-construction conference before commencing work. Key deadlines include a solicitation question period ending July 31, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., with bid offers due August 13, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., and award notification scheduled for August 19, 2019. Minimum work callout cycles are set at $10,000 per cycle, with 15 business days allocated for completion, and contractors must provide all necessary equipment, traffic control devices, and personal protective gear while maintaining compliance with SCDOT, OSHA, and safety regulations.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain substantial liability insurance, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 auto liability per accident, and statutory workers' compensation coverage with $1,000,000 employer's liability. The procurement includes no guaranteed minimum purchase amount, and SCDOT reserves the right to purchase from alternative sources or adjust quantities as needed. Non-compliance with contract specifications may result in penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, with potential vendor removal after three violations in a calendar year. Payments will be processed per linear foot for satisfactorily completed work, as approved by the engineer, with invoices submitted at the end of each work cycle. The contract features an automatic annual renewal mechanism unless SCDOT provides thirty days' notice of non-renewal, providing potential long-term stability for the selected vendor. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the 175-line item contract suggests a significant procurement opportunity for pavement marking services in Oconee County.