S-46-832 Bridge Replacement Over Catawba River (Federal Funding)

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is requesting sealed bids for bridge replacement over a branch of the Catawba River in York County under project S-46-832, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at SCDOT Headquarters in Columbia. The project is federally funded with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal of 0.00 percent.

The scope includes removal and disposal of the existing bridge and pavement, excavation (798 cubic yards unclassified, 1,319 cubic yards borrow), geotextile and geogrid stabilization, granular lift material, grading, asphalt courses, reinforced steel for structures (35,096 pounds), a 3'-0" x 3'-3" box beam totaling 1,087.7 linear feet, pile driving and drilled pile foundations, concrete curbing and guttering, riprap placement, and erosion control measures including silt fence, temporary blankets, and sediment control. The project encompasses approximately 0.167 miles and carries a completion date of July 31, 2027.

Bid documents and proposal forms are available on the Bid Express website (www.bidx.com) and the Construction Extranet beginning September 13, 2026. Hardcopy plans are available for $2 per sheet and proposals for $15. Bidders must access the Construction Extranet for plans, proposals, and announcements and may use the Contractor Discussion Board at no charge to coordinate with prime and subcontractors. Certain projects require bidders to maintain a minimum Contractor Performance Score issued by SCDOT, verifiable through SCDOT Construction Data Support at (803) 737-2031. Bid totals will be posted on the SCDOT website, Bid Express, and the Construction Extranet immediately after opening. The Contract Administration Office is available at (803) 737-7469 for letting-related inquiries, and Engineering Publications can be reached at (803) 737-4533 for hardcopy document orders.