Self-propelled street sweeper

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is requesting bids on self-propelled street sweepers under IFB to establish a source or sources of supply for new equipment, with bids due November 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The contract period runs from December 29, 2026 through December 28, 2031. Questions are due October 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required.

Equipment must be self-propelled, rubber-tired units with turbocharged diesel engines (minimum 74 HP), hydraulic controls, power steering, and hydrostatic transmissions. Cabs must be fully enclosed, ROPS-certified, and equipped with air conditioning and heating. All items must be new and of current production. Compliance with EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards, OSHA requirements, and ISO and SAE performance standards for braking and safety systems is mandatory.

Deliveries shall be made to the SCDOT Equipment Depot at 1500 Shop Road, Columbia, South Carolina. The contractor must provide comprehensive operator and maintenance personnel training, supply operator training materials in USB format, ensure availability of replacement parts and lubricants from specified manufacturers, and deliver complete service literature including operator manuals and repair documentation.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a single offeror selected for the contract. Pricing must be submitted in fixed unit prices and extended prices for each line item, with all costs included in the stated price. Offerors must register as state vendors prior to bid submission, submit signed cover pages, acknowledgment of any amendments, completed bid schedules, certification of no SCDOT Commissioner interest, certificates of insurance, and complete manufacturer specifications. Award notification is scheduled for December 14, 2026.