Road reconditioning- francis marion NF

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is seeking a contractor for road reconditioning work within the Francis Marion National Forest, specifically targeting road maintenance across approximately 8.34 miles of rural forest service roads. The project encompasses comprehensive road maintenance activities including road reconditioning, mowing, brushing, and culvert replacement on five distinct roadways: Little Hell Hole Road, Ackerman A Road, Callum Road, Callum A Road, and Mackie Road. Contractors must utilize specific materials such as Fine Limestone Base Course (FLBC) and slag for road surfacing, with precise technical specifications for each road segment. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate prior experience completing road work jobs within the last two years and will evaluate responses on a lowest responsible and responsive bidder basis. The bid is due on October 20, 2025, at 14:00:00, with an anticipated award date of October 22, 2025, and a contract term of 90 days spanning from October 22, 2025, to January 22, 2026. Bidders must provide a performance bond of $5,000 and proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project requires detailed technical capabilities for road infrastructure maintenance, including specialized equipment for motor grading, culvert installation, and extensive brushing and mowing. The technical drawings provided in Attachment B outline specific requirements for road structure, culvert markers, and clearing specifications, indicating a need for sophisticated construction and engineering expertise. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project and the requirement for specialized road maintenance suggest a substantial investment in forest infrastructure improvement. The project's geographic coordinates (79°51'17"W, 33°12'25"N) indicate a rural, potentially challenging terrain that will require contractors with advanced road reconditioning capabilities and experience in forest service road maintenance.