On-call traffic control - anderson coun

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking an on-call traffic control contractor for services in Anderson County through an Invitation for Bid solicitation. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive lane closure services for SCDOT Maintenance forces, specifically covering five distinct nighttime lane closure scenarios: single and dual lane closures on primary routes, single and dual lane closures on interstate routes, and mobile lane closure operations on interstate routes. Contractors must be prepared to install, maintain, and remove lane closures while adhering to strict safety regulations and OSHA requirements, with an emphasis on protecting highways, public and private properties, and ensuring safe traffic management. The bid is to be submitted online by August 28, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with contract award expected on September 16, 2025. The initial contract term is projected from October 12, 2025, to October 11, 2028, with potential automatic renewal options for subsequent 3-year periods. Evaluation will focus on unit pricing for various lane closure types, mobilization, emergency mobilization, overtime, and mobilization cancellation, with the lowest responsible and responsive bidder anticipated to receive the contract.

The solicitation is exempt from standard procurement requirements under code 11-35-710(1) and mandates that vendors be registered with the state. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, contractors must demonstrate capability to provide appropriate traffic control equipment and personnel. The bid includes detailed pricing schedules for different lane closure scenarios, suggesting potential annual contract values that could range significantly based on actual maintenance needs. Interested contractors must be prepared to comply with comprehensive safety protocols and provide specialized traffic management personnel and equipment. The procurement appears open to qualified traffic control service providers who can meet SCDOT's stringent operational and safety standards, with the expectation of a multi-year engagement that can be renewed based on performance and ongoing infrastructure maintenance requirements.