S-55 Bridge Replacement over Twelve Mile Creek (Federal Funding)

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the S-55 Bridge Replacement over Twelve Mile Creek in Lancaster County under federally funded project P038779, with bids due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The DBE goal percentage is 0.00%.

The project comprises replacement of the S-55 (Van Wyck Road) bridge over Twelve Mile Creek, spanning approximately 0.6250 miles. Work includes mobilization; demolition of the existing bridge and pavement; excavation of 9,891 cubic yards unclassified material and 62,874 cubic yards borrow; geogrid reinforcement and temporary shoring system installation; asphalt paving; drainage infrastructure; bridge structural work including prestressed concrete beams and drilled shafts; erosion control; and site restoration. Project completion is scheduled for May 31, 2028.

Certain projects may require bidders to maintain a minimum quarterly Contractor Performance Score (SCDOT CPS), verifiable by contacting SCDOT Construction Data Support at (803) 737-2031. Electronic bid submission occurs through Bid Express (www.bidx.com). Proposal bid forms and construction documents are available beginning July 11, 2026. Hardcopy plans and proposals are available from SCDOT Engineering Publications for $15 (proposals) and $2 per sheet (plans); contact PlanStorage@scdot.org, (803) 737-4533, or fax (803) 737-4530. The Contractor Discussion Board is available at no cost for prime and subcontractors to coordinate quotes. All bid totals are posted publicly on the SCDOT website, Bid Express, and the Construction Extranet immediately after opening. For letting-related questions, contact the SCDOT Contract Administration Office at (803) 737-7469.