OPEN GRID DECK 22X60 D3 BRIDGE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of open grid steel bridge decking for three complete 22-foot by 60-foot bridges totaling 3,960 square feet, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and questions due October 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. No set-asides or MBE/SBE requirements apply.

The steel grid deck system must be fabricated by an AISC-certified fabricator and meet ASTM A123/A123M galvanization standards, designed for AASHTO HS 25 and EV3 loading with maximum deflection of L/800 on spans up to 4 feet, maximum thickness of 6.5 inches, and maximum weight of 30 pounds per square foot excluding trim bars and finishes. The supplier must provide a Professional Engineer-stamped certification verifying compliance with all specifications. Detailed technical drawings specifying structural design, grid deck configurations, diaphragm details, and end bent details are provided as bid documents.

Delivery is restricted to Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at SCDOT's facility, 1025 Old Stage Road, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681, with SCDOT personnel providing onsite unloading. All costs including labor, materials, equipment, fasteners, shop storage, protection from damage, and transportation (including permits, follow cars, and flagging services) are included in unit bid prices per square foot plus a lump sum freight and delivery charge.

The contract runs December 10, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with all deck panels required to be completed and delivered no later than April 31, 2027. Within 20 days of award, the contractor must submit shop drawings for SCDOT District Bridge Engineer review. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and is subject to prior approval by the Secretary of Transportation and Deputy Secretaries. Award notification is anticipated November 30, 2026. No bid bond is required.