ON-CALL PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKINGS

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-call permanent pavement markings services, specifically targeting roadway marking applications and removals in Oconee County. The procurement encompasses comprehensive roadway marking services including application of fast dry waterborne paint, thermoplastic pavement markings, and removal of existing pavement markings. The contract is structured as a five-year on-call arrangement, with an anticipated start date of July 22, 2019, and conclusion on July 21, 2024. The solicitation includes 175 line items across five contract years, covering various marking types such as white and yellow lines, arrows, messages, and symbols in different configurations and widths. Bid submissions were required online by July 11, 2019, at 2:30 PM, with a question submission deadline of July 3, 2019, at 12:00 PM. Contractor responsibilities include providing all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, and mobilization costs, with a minimum call-out requirement of $10,000 in work per cycle and work cycles to be completed within 15 business days of purchase order issuance.

The contract does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and auto liability of $1,000,000 per accident, with workers' compensation adhering to South Carolina statutory limits. The procurement follows an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity structure, meaning the state does not guarantee purchase of specific items or minimum total contract value. Potential contractors will be subject to non-compliance penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, with possible contract termination after three non-compliance notices within a calendar year. A mandatory pre-construction conference is required after purchase order issuance and before work commencement. All work must comply with SCDOT Standard Specifications sections 625, 627, 630, and 631, and contractors must provide appropriate personal protective equipment and traffic control devices meeting federal and state safety requirements. While specific award values are not detailed, the extensive line-item structure and five-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified roadway marking contractors.