Soil stablizer rental

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure a soil stabilizer rental for operations in York County through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation requires a 2020 or newer soil stabilizer with specific technical specifications, including a 78-inch wide combination rotor with 176 cutting bits, rear-mounted rotor, 14-inch maximum cutting depth, minimum 375 HP, and hydrostatic 4-wheel drive. The procurement consists of two primary line items: a two-month equipment rental and associated delivery/pickup services. Key deliverables include equipment that must be delivered within one week of a SCDOT purchase order, with the vendor responsible for all routine maintenance and required to replace equipment within two days of any breakdown notification. Bidders must submit their proposals online by October 9, 2023, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by October 4, 2023, at 12:00 PM. The contract term will begin on the award date and extend through December 9, 2023, with award notification scheduled for October 10, 2023. Vendors must provide complete operator demonstration and training at delivery and ensure technical assistance is available within twenty-four hours of request.

The procurement appears open to vendors with a South Carolina state vendor number, with potential preferences for resident contractors or subcontractors as defined in South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. Bidders must comply with a specific certification requirement that ensures no SCDOT Commission member holds a direct or indirect interest in the proposal, bid, or resulting contract. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must submit unit prices in U.S. dollars and acknowledge potential contract terms. Payment will be processed through electronic funds transfer following invoice submission and equipment acceptance. The contract is subject to Transportation Secretary approval prior to final award. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the solicitation suggests a procurement focused on equipment rental services with an estimated three-month duration. Vendors must hold their offers open for a minimum of thirty calendar days following the opening date and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications and compliance with state procurement regulations.