Sidewalk & catch basin repair-lancaster

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for sidewalk and catch basin repair services in Lancaster County, specifically targeting concrete replacement and infrastructure improvements. The procurement covers comprehensive repair and replacement activities including 60 square yards of concrete sidewalk replacement, 10 square yards of ADA pedestrian ramp replacement, 2 detectable warning surface installations, 2 Type 17 catch basin lid replacements, and 4 Type 17 catch basin conversions from existing Types 5 and 6. Bidders must comply with SCDOT Standard Specifications (Sections 719-722), utilize materials from SCDOT Qualified Products Listings, and follow current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards. Key submission deadlines include questions due by August 19, 2022, at 12:00 PM, and bids due September 1, 2022, at 2:30 PM, with award notification scheduled for September 8, 2022. The contract is structured for a five-year term from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2027, with automatic one-year renewal options contingent upon mutual agreement.

Bidders must be registered South Carolina vendors and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The contract requires proof of insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation. Each purchase order will have a minimum invoice value of $10,000, with work expected to begin within 30 calendar days of issuance and performed between sunrise and sunset, excluding Sundays and holidays. Contractors must notify the Resident Maintenance Engineer 48 hours before starting work and contact Palmetto Utility Protection Service at least three days prior to work commencement. Pricing will remain fixed for the initial contract term, with potential adjustments for renewal terms subject to approval and supporting documentation. The solicitation includes a mandatory conflict-of-interest certification requiring contractors to ensure compliance with Section 57-1-350(G) of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which prohibits SCDOT Commission members from holding direct or indirect interests in project proposals, bids, or contracts during and for one year after their appointment.