Pavement Improvements - Richland County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for pavement improvements spanning approximately 10.19 miles in Richland County, with the letting scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at SCDOT Headquarters in Columbia. Bidders must be SCDOT prequalified prior to proposal submission.

The scope encompasses pavement removal and disposal, excavation, base course preparation, asphalt paving, traffic control, permanent construction signage, pavement markings in paint and thermoplastic formats, milled-in rumble strips, electrical conduit and wiring installation, concrete curbing and sidewalk work, and grassing across the full 10.19-mile corridor. The project completion date is September 30, 2028.

The DBE participation goal is 0.00%. The project is subject to federal requirements including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and the Work Hours and Safety Act of 1962. Minimum wage rates are predetermined by the Secretary of Labor under the Davis Bacon Act.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the approximate bid amount using SCDOT Form 674. Proposal bid forms, construction standards, and project plans are available beginning October 10, 2026, through the Bid Express website, the SCDOT Construction Extranet, and hardcopy through Engineering Publications. All bids are submitted electronically and publicly opened on the letting date, with results posted immediately on the SCDOT website, Bid Express, and Construction Extranet. Funding is provided through state transportation funds. Inquiries regarding the letting should be directed to the Contract Administration Office at (803) 737-7469.