Provide, Deliver &Tailgate Spread Gravel

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a contractor to provide, deliver, and tailgate spread granite crusher run material for the Jocassee Gorges boundary area. The procurement involves 2,200 tons of granite crusher run (ABC) with specific material requirements, including a Los Angeles abrasion rating of 40 or less and no material larger than 2 inches in size. Contractors must be capable of delivering a minimum of 100 tons per daily order with two working days' notice and evenly spreading the material on twisting, tight gravel mountain roads. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid, with sealed bids due by October 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. EST, to be submitted to SCDNR Procurement Services in Columbia, SC. Potential bidders must submit any questions by October 18, 2023, at 12:00 noon, and no pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing structured as unit prices per ton and the total extended price calculated on 2,200 tons. Delivery is expected to commence the business day following award, with all work to be completed by June 30, 2024, allowing for potential extensions due to inclement weather or wet conditions.

Bidders may claim various South Carolina vendor preferences, including resident vendor, resident contractor, and resident subcontractor preferences ranging from 2-4 percent, as well as end-product preferences for South Carolina or U.S.-made products. Nonresident contractors are subject to South Carolina withholding tax requirements, with potential exemptions available for those registering with the Department of Revenue or Secretary of State and submitting Form I-312. The delivery will be F.O.B. destination at SCDNR's designated site, and the contract is subject to standard state procurement terms. Contractors must comply with applicable South Carolina laws and procurement regulations, ensuring material quality and workmanship. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bidding process appears open to various contractors meeting the specified requirements. The contract will be delivered with standard state procurement protections, and the total contract value is implied by the 2,200 tons of material at a per-ton unit price, though the exact budget range is not specified in the solicitation document.