Pavement markings - anderson county

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Reflectorized Paint Pavement Markings in Anderson County, seeking a contractor to apply permanent pavement markings. The project involves approximately 10,540,548 linear feet of white solid lines, 553,877 linear feet of white skip lines, 11,238,037 linear feet of yellow solid lines, and 383,176 linear feet of yellow skip lines. Contractors must use specified materials such as thermoplastic or fast-cure epoxy binders and apply drop-on glass beads meeting specific material requirements. The bid is to be submitted online by September 10, 2025, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by August 26, 2025. The contract is estimated to have an initial term from October 30, 2025, to October 29, 2028, with potential automatic one-year renewals. Bidders must comply with work zone traffic control procedures and provide unit pricing for each type of pavement marking. The solicitation is exempt from standard procurement procedures under Section 11-35-710(1) and includes provisions for non-compliance deductions ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense.

Bidders must be registered vendors and provide necessary insurance, with compliance requirements including illegal immigration laws, ethics regulations, and restrictions on SCDOT commissioner interests. The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Contractors will need to integrate their work with existing road infrastructure and follow SCDOT's specific technical specifications for pavement markings. While a precise contract value is not specified, the extensive linear footage and three-year contract term suggest a substantial project scope. Potential bidders should carefully review the solicitation document for detailed requirements, including material specifications, application techniques, and performance standards. The contract includes provisions for potential one-year renewals, indicating the possibility of an extended engagement beyond the initial three-year term. Interested contractors must ensure they meet all registration, insurance, and regulatory compliance requirements to be considered for the project.