STREET SWEEPING - BERKELEY

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for mechanical street sweeping services in Berkeley and Charleston Counties through Solicitation No. 5400027762. The procurement covers comprehensive roadway maintenance, specifically sweeping curbs, gutters, bridges, and medians on non-interstate roads across both counties. The total linear footage includes 551,124 feet of curb/gutter and 626,153 feet of median in Berkeley County, and 96,850 feet of curb/gutter and 86,059 feet of median in Charleston County. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of mechanical sweeping experience and provide five professional references. The work will be divided into four quarterly cleaning cycles per year, with the initial sweep required within 45 working days of purchase order issuance and subsequent cycles completed within 30 working days. Performance is restricted to hours between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM, except on state holidays. Bid responses are due February 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM, with all questions required to be submitted by January 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types for this procurement. The contract term spans one year with four potential one-year renewal options, establishing a maximum potential contract period from February 28, 2025 through February 27, 2030. Pricing must be submitted per 100 linear feet for each sweeping type (curb/gutter, median, island, bridges) across all five potential contract years. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary, which may require an additional 10-day review period. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit and Auto Liability coverage. Sweeping equipment must have a minimum 4 cubic yard capacity, and contractors must follow all traffic control requirements. While no specific budget range is listed, the comprehensive nature of the contract covering two counties suggests a significant potential contract value.