Underwater grout - rebid

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking bids for an underwater grout procurement through Solicitation 5400026790, a rebid opportunity covering bridge maintenance materials. The solicitation requests pricing for 48,000 bags of underwater grout (50 lb. each), 960 three-gallon epoxy grout kits, and 3,240 bags of Part "C" Aggregate I (50 lb. each), with separate line items for freight costs to a central Columbia location. Potential suppliers must provide grout products in both epoxy and cementitious formulations that conform to specific ASTM standards for compressive strength, bond strength, and volume change characteristics. The materials must be suitable for underwater placement without dewatering and compatible with the SeaShield FX-70 Structural Repair System. Vendors must submit questions by April 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with final bids due online by April 26, 2024, at 2:30 PM. Award notification is scheduled for May 13, 2024, with an initial contract term of one year beginning May 22, 2024, and four potential one-year renewal options available.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The procurement allows for a total potential contract period of five years, with pricing to be submitted on a unit price basis. Delivery is required within fifteen days of purchase order receipt, with actual delivery locations specified on individual purchase orders throughout the contract term. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation covers a substantial volume of underwater grout and related materials. All pricing must exclude sales and use taxes, which will be paid by the State. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required for this procurement, and vendors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments to be considered for award.