On call pavement markings spartanburg

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for an on-call pavement markings contract in Spartanburg County, focusing on applying reflectorized, fast-drying, waterborne paint pavement markings to existing roadways. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of marking services, including 4-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch white and yellow solid lines, skip lines, and permanent directional and bi-directional symbols. Estimated contract quantities include 1,400,000 linear feet of 4-inch white solid lines, 1,800,000 linear feet of 4-inch yellow solid lines, 300,000 linear feet of 6-inch white solid lines, 250,000 linear feet of 6-inch yellow solid lines, 10,000 linear feet of 8-inch solid white lines, and 2,000 total symbols. Contractors must comply with SCDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, adhere to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and follow strict application guidelines including surface preparation, paint viscosity, drying conditions, and glass bead distribution. Key submission deadlines include March 7, 2024, at 12:00 PM for questions, March 21, 2024, at 2:30 PM for bid submissions, and an anticipated award posting on March 28, 2024.

The contract is structured for a potential five-year term from April 9, 2024, through April 8, 2029, with automatic annual renewals unless otherwise specified. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents. Contractors must be registered with the state and possess adequate laboratory facilities and service technicians capable of proper material application. The contract requires a labor and material payment bond for purchase orders exceeding $50,000, issued by a South Carolina-licensed surety with an "A" minimum rating. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the solicitation includes unit pricing mechanisms with provisions for potential price adjustments during renewal terms, limited to increases not exceeding the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) for "Other Goods & Services." Work is restricted to daylight hours and prohibited on Sundays and state-observed holidays, with potential for night operations subject to prior approval. Mobilization is estimated at seven events over the contract period, indicating a dynamic and flexible service requirement for pavement marking maintenance in Spartanburg County.