Raised pavement marking - kershaw & LEE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for a raised pavement marking project in Kershaw and Lee Counties. The procurement involves furnishing and installing 12,000 bi-directional yellow raised pavement markers across 160 county and secondary roads, totaling approximately 11,052 linear miles. Contractors must remove existing conflicting pavement markings, comply with the 2007 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (Section 630), and adhere to MUTCD standards. Specific technical requirements include using only SCDOT-approved adhesives from a qualified product listing, installing markers with precise dimensional specifications, and following strict installation guidelines. Raised pavement markers must meet ASTM D 4280 standards, with specific requirements for dimensions, reflectivity, and color configurations. Key deadlines include questions due by September 15, 2021, at 12:00 PM, bid submissions due by September 28, 2021, at 2:30 PM, and award notification scheduled for September 30, 2021. The contract period is estimated from October 12, 2021, to October 11, 2022, with all services required to be completed by December 15, 2021.

The solicitation does not include specific set-asides for minority or disadvantaged businesses, though bidders may voluntarily participate in minority business subcontracting. Contractors must provide liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence limits for commercial general liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation. Work is restricted to daylight hours unless a written waiver is obtained from the Resident Maintenance Engineer, and lane closures are subject to strict time restrictions, particularly during peak travel hours and holidays. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the possibility of termination for convenience or default. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope involving 12,000 raised pavement markers across multiple counties suggests a substantial project investment. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability by sourcing markers and adhesives from pre-approved manufacturers and comply with rigorous testing and quality control requirements, including performance observation for 180 days following marker placement.