Weight station repair I-26 dorchester

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for weight station repair services at the I-26 Dorchester Westbound Station near Harleyville, South Carolina. The project involves removing and replacing a failing 16-foot-wide by 25-foot-long by 12-inch-thick concrete ramp with 4000 PSI concrete, along with additional work including saw cutting the foundation, reinstalling and sealing proximity loops, and replacing two additional concrete slabs. A mandatory on-site visit was held on August 25, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with questions from offerors required by August 26, 2022. The final bid submission deadline was extended to September 14, 2022, at 2:30 PM, with offers to be submitted online through the South Carolina procurement website. Contractors must provide all tools, materials, dumpsters, and debris hauling, while SCDOT will manage traffic control and lane closures. The anticipated concrete cure time is one week, and the project performance period is approximately four months, running from September 9, 2022, to January 9, 2023.

The solicitation includes no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent contractor is identified. Bidders may claim South Carolina resident contractor or resident subcontractor preferences if they meet statutory requirements. Contractors must obtain and maintain all required licenses and permits, and procure insurance coverage including general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and worker's compensation as required by South Carolina law. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, and the final award is subject to approval by the South Carolina Transportation Secretary. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the project involves substantial concrete replacement and site repair work at a critical transportation infrastructure location. Offerors must hold their bids open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date, and must comply with conflict of interest certifications as outlined in Section 57-1-350(G) of the South Carolina Code of Laws.