On-call thermo markings pickens/oconee

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for an on-call thermoplastic pavement marking contract covering Pickens and Oconee Counties. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive roadway marking services, including installation, placement, and removal of thermoplastic pavement markings within highway right-of-ways, with full traffic control capabilities. Specific deliverables include 4-inch solid and broken lines in white and yellow, stop bars, directional arrows, word messages, railroad crossing markings, and bike lane symbols. The contract involves multiple line items with estimated quantities, such as 211,200 linear feet of yellow solid lines and 422,400 linear feet of white solid lines. Bidders must submit proposals by January 6, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with all questions due by December 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The contract term is one year with four potential one-year renewals, creating a maximum potential contract period of five years. Work will begin within 14 days of written notification, and some high-volume roadways may require night work based on specific traffic restrictions outlined in the lane closure guidelines.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits. A Labor and Material Payment Bond is required for task orders exceeding $50,000. While no guaranteed minimum or maximum quantities are specified, the contract includes 20 potential mobilizations and will be administered by SCDOT staff at the Pickens and Oconee Maintenance Facilities. The solicitation indicates that payment will be based on field measurements at the time of work, suggesting a potentially flexible budget approach. Although no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract is structured to provide ongoing thermoplastic marking services across two counties. Contractors must be prepared to comply with strict lane closure restrictions, which prohibit work during peak traffic hours and require careful coordination with SCDOT traffic management guidelines.