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Solicitation 0276070 is a federal proposal issued by the South Carolina Department of Transportation for highway preservation work on Interstate 20 in Aiken County, specifically from 0.49 miles west of US 25 to 0.64 miles east of US 1. The scope of work covers 18.20 miles and includes hot mix asphalt, cross slope verification, and pavement markings. Bids must be submitted electronically via Bid Express by October 13, 2026. The project is classified as significant regarding work zone safety, requiring full implementation of the Transportation Management Plan. Eligible bidders must be prequalified prime contractors with active registration in the System for Award Management and may be subject to a minimum Contractor Performance Score. The contract requires 100 percent performance and payment bonds and mandates compliance with the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Acts for steel, iron, and construction materials. Technical standards are governed by the 2004 SCDOT Construction Manual, current standard drawings, and Form FHWA 1273. Award evaluation focuses on responsiveness, including DBE compliance and the submission of a proper bid bond. Successful contractors must execute the contract within 20 days of the award.