- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure approximately 30 new, four-wheel, heavy-duty, self-propelled straight belt type loaders with a self-loading capacity of approximately 10 cubic yards per minute of loose material. The solicitation references the Lee Boy Model 3000 or equivalent unit, with specific requirements including a maximum length of 36 feet, weight of no less than 19,000 lbs, and maximum height and width of 12 feet and 8 feet 6 inches...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure a telescoping wheeled loader through a competitive bidding process for a one-time equipment purchase. The solicitation, issued on November 28, 2022, requires a new telescoping wheeled loader with specific technical capabilities, including the ability to lift 15-foot by 5.5-foot concrete slabs weighing 10,000 pounds each to a height of at least 10 feet without stabilizers, and to lift two persons plus 250 pounds in an...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for twenty truck-mounted hydraulic conveyors designed for standard dump bodies measuring 94-96 inches wide. The equipment must have manually operated gate openings for left and right discharge, control valves for directional reversal, chutes, and lighting systems. Specifications require a minimum discharge capacity of 200 tons per hour, with the ability to continuously spread materials including sand, chips, cinders, road...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued a solicitation for rental equipment to support Charleston Maintenance operations through Invitation for Bid number 5400018580. The procurement seeks six specific equipment items for a 12-month rental period: a flatbed trailer, a diesel dump truck, a diesel vacuum excavation system trailer, a mini-excavator attachment forestry mulcher, an excavator, and a backhoe/loader. All equipment must be delivered to Charleston Maintenance at...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is procuring 15 large tandem vibratory rollers through Solicitation 5400019749, targeting road maintenance and construction applications. The solicitation requires self-propelled rollers with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 66-inch drum width, 47-inch drum diameter, Tier 4 diesel engines with at least 100 SAE gross horsepower, and vibratory systems generating a minimum 11 tons of force per drum. Prospective bidders...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for hydraulic truck-mounted conveyors through an Invitation for Bid solicitation. The procurement involves purchasing up to 20 new equipment units designed to mount on standard dump trucks with 94-96 inch width, featuring manually operated gate openings, control valves, chutes, and lights. The conveyors must be constructed entirely of steel, include a minimum 14-inch conveyor belt, demonstrate variable feed rate...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for rental equipment specific to the Spartanburg Maintenance facility, seeking two compact track loaders and two mini-excavators with specific technical requirements. The compact track loaders must have 100-110 horsepower, a 50% tipping load over 4,600 pounds, an enclosed air-conditioned cab, tracks, hi-flow hydraulic hookups, and a standard 4-in-1 bucket. Mini-excavators must be 80 Series models...
- 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...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is procuring five self-propelled asphalt pavers through a competitive solicitation (5400019771) for use in road construction and maintenance projects across Richland County. The procurement requires new, factory-authorized heavy-duty asphalt pavers capable of receiving hot or warm plant mixed bituminous paving materials, with specific technical requirements including a minimum operating weight of 26,000 pounds, hydraulically adjustable...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking to procure crawler-mounted excavators through Solicitation 5400018337, targeting Richland County. The procurement involves acquiring three classes of new excavators: 5 units in the 25-30 ton category, 3 units in the 30-35 ton category, and 3 units in the 35-40 ton category, with optional mulching heads and counterweights. Each excavator must be fully assembled, ready for immediate operation, and meet current EPA emission...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued a solicitation for the procurement of 30 new, four-wheel, heavy-duty, self-propelled straight belt loaders designed for highway maintenance operations. These specialized vehicles must have a self-loading capacity of approximately 10 cubic yards per minute of loose material, with each unit being new and in current production. The equipment specifications require a Cummins diesel engine or equivalent with a minimum of 130 horsepower, hydrostatic transmission with a 0-20 mph speed range, and hydrostatic braking system. Key requirements include factory-authorized parts, service, and warranty facilities, with mandatory operator training and maintenance support. The solicitation timeline included a deadline for questions on August 3, 2020, and offer submissions by August 21, 2020, via online submission at www.procurement.sc.gov. Pricing was to be submitted on a unit price basis for the base loader, with optional features including a 180-degree swivel conveyor and an upgraded ROPS-certified operator cab. The award criteria specified selection of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on extended price calculation, with delivery of units required within 180 days of purchase order receipt to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. The solicitation contained no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The proposed contract was structured with an initial one-year term effective September 30, 2020, with four potential one-year renewal options, creating a maximum contract life of five years. The successful vendor was required to provide a warranty of at least 12 months from the in-service date, covering defects in materials and workmanship. Despite the detailed procurement process, the solicitation ultimately resulted in no award, as no bids were received from potential vendors. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the procurement was for 30 units of specialized highway maintenance equipment, suggesting a significant potential contract value. The procurement was handled directly by the SCDOT Procurement Office, with Jeffery C. Schwalk listed as the assigned procurement officer for this solicitation.
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Solicitation Document.pdf | 355KB | 11/20/25 | ||
No Award Made.pdf | 9KB | 11/20/25 |