Street sweeping - dorchester

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for mechanical street sweeping services in Dorchester County, covering an estimated 1,426,800 linear feet of roadway and bridge sweeping per year. The procurement includes sweeping services for primary and secondary routes, islands, designated intersections, bridges, and Interstate segments of I-26 and I-95. The contract is structured with three line items: road sweeping (1,234,468 linear feet), bridge sweeping (30,956 linear feet), and interstate bridge sweeping (161,376 linear feet). The initial contract period will run from 06/28/2025 to 06/27/2026, with an initial comprehensive sweep of all roads required within 45 working days of the purchase order, and subsequent cycle sweeps to be completed within 30 working days. The bid opening is scheduled for 06/16/2025 at 2:30 PM, with all questions due by 05/29/2025. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, subject to approval by the Secretary of Transportation and Deputy Secretaries. Bidders must complete four distinct sweeping cycles across multiple routes and highways, with detailed specifications for each road segment and intersection.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for minority business participation and vendor qualifications. Prospective bidders must possess a state vendor number and meet various insurance, licensing, and operational specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears to encourage participation from diverse business entities. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities for mechanical sweeping across varied road types, including state highways, county roads, interstate segments, bridges, intersections, and roundabouts. The comprehensive road list attachment provides intricate details about sweeping requirements, including precise linear footage measurements for each route and cycle. Though a specific contract value is not disclosed, the extensive sweeping requirements suggest a significant annual contract with potential for multi-year renewal. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed road list and sweeping cycle specifications to ensure complete compliance with the solicitation's technical and operational requirements.