Water TAP for lexington maintenance

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is requesting minor construction quotes for installing a 2-inch water tap onto the City of West Columbia's existing water main at 1033 Sox Street, West Columbia, South Carolina, with quotes due August 14, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The project, designated SCDOT West Columbia Section Shed 2" Water Tap (Project Number 13201-2026-02), involves detailed tap installation work as specified in technical drawings and scope documents. Contractors must be licensed under South Carolina prime contractor licensing requirements. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days from submission. The contract includes liquidated damages provisions for work extending beyond the scheduled substantial completion date, with daily retention amounts to be assessed by SCDOT.

Contractors must obtain project documents and plans by contacting Agency Project Coordinator Brett Montgomery (MontgomeBA@scdot.gov, 803-737-6663) or through the South Carolina eInvoicing System (SCEIS) solicitation portal and must be registered as official plan holders to receive communications and addenda. Quotes may be submitted to Brett Montgomery or delivered by hand or mail to Emmett I. Kirwan at specified Columbia addresses. No pre-quote conference is scheduled. The quote form requires offerors to certify capability to provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, licenses, and applicable taxes. Notice of Award will be posted at a location designated by the agency. Protests may be filed with the Office of State Engineer, CPO, 1333 Main Street, Suite 700, Columbia, SC 29201, or via email to protest-ose@mmo.sc.gov.