Thermoplastic pavement marking - sumter

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking contractors for an on-call thermoplastic pavement marking contract covering Sumter County. The solicitation requires providers to furnish all materials, labor, equipment, traffic control, licenses, permits, and debris disposal necessary for comprehensive roadway striping and marking services. Specific deliverables include permanent pavement markings, fast dry waterborne paint, thermoplastic pavement markings, and permanent raised pavement markers, with requirements to eradicate and remove existing markings according to SCDOT Standard Specifications. The contract encompasses 64 line items across two years, covering various pavement marking configurations such as white and yellow lines of multiple widths, raised pavement markers, directional arrows, messages, and railroad crossing marks. Key bid requirements include submitting signed Cover Page and Page Two documents, obtaining a state vendor number, and providing unit pricing for each line item. The bid opening is scheduled for September 30, 2021, at 2:30 PM, with questions due by September 15, 2021, and award notification anticipated for October 25, 2021. The contract period will run from November 8, 2021, to November 7, 2026, with an initial one-year term and potential automatic annual renewals.

The contract does not include specific set-asides for disadvantaged small businesses, though bidders may claim tax credits for subcontracting with certified minority businesses. Contractors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 in auto liability coverage per accident, and workers' compensation insurance. Performance requirements are strict, with penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense for non-compliance, plus potential repair costs for negligent damage to SCDOT property. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract is subject to South Carolina law and SCDOT jurisdiction, with dispute resolution handled through the SCDOT Chief Procurement Officer or the Richland County Court of Common Pleas. Though a precise total contract value is not specified, the extensive line-item structure and five-year contract duration suggest a significant potential spend. Contractors must demonstrate capability to meet weekly schedules, complete work within specified business days, maintain work sites, comply with traffic control standards, and adhere to worker safety and equipment specifications.