Open grid deck D3 bridge maintenance

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for open grid steel bridge decking under IFB 5400029980, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and written questions due August 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The contractor must be AISC-certified and deliver all materials no later than December 30, 2026.

The scope comprises 1,200 square feet of galvanized grid deck panels configured as two rail cars bolted together (60 feet long by 20 feet wide) designed to support AASHTO HS 25 and EV3 loads with a maximum deflection of L/800 and maximum weight of 30 PSF excluding trim bars. Shop drawings must be submitted within 20 days of contract award and approved by the SCDOT District Bridge Engineer before fabrication begins.

Pricing shall be submitted on a unit-price basis per square foot of panels plus a lump-sum freight and delivery charge. The bid price must include all labor, materials, equipment, fasteners, shop storage, and protection from damage. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with SCDOT personnel providing onsite unloading at 1025 Old Stage Road, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681.

The initial contract term runs September 14, 2026 through September 13, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance with statutory limits. Award notification will be posted September 1, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled.