Replacement of 375 Foot Bridge on Horseford Road (Federal Funding)

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for replacement of a 375-foot bridge on Horseford Road (S-56) in Dorchester County, with electronic bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project is federally funded under PCN P037128 with no DBE goal percentage specified.

The scope encompasses full bridge replacement including removal of the existing bridge and asphalt pavement, excavation and grading, geotextile and geogrid reinforcement, backfill placement, asphalt paving, traffic control and signage, pavement markings, reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, steel piling, elastomeric bearings, waterproofing, riprap installation, guardrails, and erosion control and vegetation establishment measures. The work covers 0.3010 miles of roadway with numerous material and construction line items including mobilization, bonds and insurance, utility staking, and CPM scheduling.

The estimated project completion date is October 31, 2027, representing approximately 450 calendar days. Proposal bid forms and construction standards are available on the Bid Express website (www.bidx.com) beginning July 11, 2026. Hardcopy plans and proposals are available for purchase from SCDOT Engineering Publications at $15 per proposal and $2 per sheet for plans. Contractors may access the Voluntary Plan Holders List on BIDX and the Contractor Discussion Board at no charge to solicit quotes from prime and subcontractors. Certain projects may require bidders to maintain a minimum quarterly Contractor Performance Score (SCDOT can verify scores at (803) 737-2031). All bid totals will be posted on the SCDOT website, Bid Express, and the Construction Extranet immediately after bids are opened. For questions regarding the letting, contact the Contract Administration Office at (803) 737-7469.