Street sweepers

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, number 5400019258, for the procurement of ten new street sweepers to be delivered to their Supply & Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. The solicitation specifically requires ten 4-cubic-yard, twin-engine, dual-gutter-broom mechanical street sweepers mounted on current-year or newer model-year diesel cab-over chassis. Each street sweeper must be fully assembled, serviced, and ready for immediate operation, with detailed hydraulic and mechanical specifications outlined in SCDOT Specification No. 183.15, including requirements for diesel engines rated at minimum 215 horsepower, six-speed automatic transmissions, ABS brakes, load-sense hydraulic systems, and comprehensive water systems for dust control. The bid opening occurred on June 9, 2020, at 2:30 PM, with questions from offerors required by May 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM. The initial contract term is one year, with four potential one-year renewal options, for a total possible contract period of five years beginning July 31, 2020, and ending July 30, 2025. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all deliverables required within 180 days after receipt of a purchase order.

Offerors must be registered as a South Carolina state vendor and provide comprehensive documentation including signed cover pages, manufacturer's sales literature, specifications, service literature, operator manuals, repair documentation, and warranty information. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, vendors must demonstrate capability, responsibility, and reliability. Pricing must be submitted as a unit price per sweeper, with the extended price calculated by multiplying the unit price by ten units, though estimated quantities are not guaranteed. Prices must remain fixed for the initial contract term, with any price increases for renewal terms subject to prior approval and requiring at least 90 days' notice. The procurement is overseen by Procurement Officer Jeffery C. Schwalk, and all related documentation, amendments, and award information will be posted on the state procurement website. Vendors must maintain offer validity for a minimum of 30 calendar days following the opening date and submit a single copy of their bid online through the South Carolina procurement portal.