Skid-Mounted Herbicide Spray Unit

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure 25 skid-mounted herbicide spray units for truck mounting through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation requires new, industrial-grade units with specific technical specifications, including a gasoline engine rated at minimum 5.5 horsepower from manufacturers like Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, or Honda, and a Udor Zeta 120 or equivalent pump with 20 gpm capacity at 150 psi. Each unit must feature a UV-inhibited polyethylene tank with a minimum 500-gallon capacity and be fully assembled, serviced, and ready for immediate operation. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including manufacturer's literature, complete specifications, a questionnaire, warranty information, and service manuals. The procurement is specifically for Richland County, with bids due by August 26, 2021, at 2:30 PM through the state's online procurement portal. Prospective offerors must submit questions by August 6, 2021, at 10:00 AM, and the contract award will be posted on September 16, 2021. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four one-year renewals, creating a maximum contract period of five years from September 28, 2021, to September 27, 2026.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Delivery of the herbicide spray units must be completed within 160 days of purchase order receipt at the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. Award criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with mandatory requirements including a minimum twelve-month warranty from the in-service date. Contractors must provide commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and worker's compensation insurance as mandated by South Carolina law. All pricing must exclude sales and use taxes, and the state reserves the right to reject any or all bids. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 25 units, suggesting a potentially significant investment in herbicide spray equipment. The solicitation indicates a comprehensive procurement process designed to secure high-quality, functional herbicide spray units for the department's operational needs.