Straight belt loader rebid

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 respectively. Bidders must submit offers online through the state procurement website by November 20, 2020, at 2:30 PM, with questions having been due by October 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM. The contract will have an initial term of one year from January 12, 2021, with four one-year renewal options, providing a maximum contract period of five years. Mandatory requirements include a one-day training school on equipment operation and maintenance, two complete sets of service literature, and a minimum 12-month warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Successful bidders must be factory-authorized parts, service, and warranty facilities, though not necessarily located in South Carolina. All deliveries will be made to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina, with delivery required within 180 days of purchase order receipt. The solicitation requires unit pricing for three line items: the straight belt loader (30 units), 180-degree swivel conveyor upgrade (30 units), and ROPS-certified operator cab upgrade (30 units). Pricing must be submitted in English and U.S. dollars, excluding sales and use taxes, and will remain fixed for the contract term, with potential price adjustments for renewal terms subject to procurement officer approval. The award date was originally scheduled for December 30, 2020, but has been extended indefinitely, with SCDOT committing to provide prior written notice to all offerors before posting the actual award notice.