Call 140 8876840

The South Carolina Department of Transportation has issued an invitation for bid for highway preservation work on I-20 within Aiken and Lexington Counties. The project, identified as Proposal ID 8876840 and Contract 20268002, involves the application of 26.77 miles of hot mix and surface plane asphalt pavement. The work must be completed by October 31, 2028, and is classified as a Level 1 project. Bids are due electronically via Bid Express by October 13, 2026. To be eligible for award, prime contractors must be active and registered in the System for Award Management and provide electronic bid bonds. The project requires full performance and payment bonds, as well as adherence to the 2025 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. Key operational requirements include strict compliance with lane closure restrictions to avoid liquidated damages of 2,500 to 5,000 dollars per 15-minute interval and the use of ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 high-visibility safety apparel. Additionally, the contractor must implement a recognized cybersecurity framework, such as NIST RMF, and ensure these requirements flow down to all subcontractors with access to agency data.