SELF-PROPELLED ROLLER

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 30 new self-propelled tandem rollers designed for highway maintenance operations, specifically for asphalt paving and chip seal treatments. The solicitation requires rollers with specific technical specifications, including a compression rating of at least 151 pounds per lineal inch on the drive drum, an operating weight between 5,700 and 6,200 pounds, and a diesel engine with a minimum of 36 horsepower. The equipment must be no older than a 2014 model year with no more than 200 operating hours, and must include features such as articulated steering, B20 bio-diesel compatibility, and comprehensive warning lights. Bidders must be either direct manufacturers or factory-authorized dealers or distributors. The solicitation was issued on October 31, 2019, with a deadline for questions on November 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and an offer submission deadline of December 9, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. The contract will have an initial term of one year from January 3, 2020, with potential automatic renewals through January 2, 2025, subject to 30 days' notice of non-renewal.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations identified in the solicitation documents. Vendors must register with South Carolina's procurement system and be prepared to provide comprehensive support, including operator training, service literature, preventative maintenance documentation, and a 12-month warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the in-service date. Delivery is required within 180 days after receipt of purchase order to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. Pricing is to be submitted as a unit price per roller, with extended prices calculated by multiplying the unit price by 30 units. All pricing must be in U.S. dollars and fixed for the duration of the contract term, with potential price adjustments during renewal terms subject to Producer Price Index limitations and Procurement Officer approval. The solicitation indicates that requests for price adjustments must be submitted at least 90 days prior to term expiration, and the award notification was initially scheduled for December 12, 2019, though an extension notice suggests the award posting date may have been delayed.