Polyethylene brine tanks - charleston

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office is requesting bids for two 5,500-gallon polyethylene brine tanks for delivery to Charleston County under solicitation 5400030122, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM. South Carolina and United States end-product preferences apply under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.

The tanks must be rotationally molded from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with stratiform walls, ASTM D 1998-21 certified, and rated at 660 psi hydrostatic design stress at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Each tank must include a secondary containment tank with minimum capacity equal to 115% of the primary tank in compliance with 40 CFR-264.193. The scope includes a protective plastic cover, PVC encapsulated fitting assembly, UFO load fitting, PVC ball hose adapters with EPDM seals, and an 18-inch mushroom head vent assembly. The supplier's engineer must be available on-site within 24 hours for any issues, with all field services costs included in the base tank price. Delivery location is 2401 Maintenance Way, North Charleston, SC 29406, with delivery required no later than sixteen weeks after purchase order receipt. SCDOT will absorb additional freight costs for orders less than a full truck load quantity.

Pricing must be submitted on a fixed-price basis with unit prices for each item. The contract effective date is September 15, 2026, with an initial term of six months ending February 14, 2027. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Questions are due September 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Offerors must register as state vendors and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Worker's Compensation with statutory limits. Manufacturer's latest literature showing complete product specifications must accompany the offer, and all items must be new.