*FDP SC-86 & S-247 Anderson County

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting competitive bids for asphalt patching services in Anderson County, specifically for eight full-depth patches on Highway 86 and six-inch patches on Broadway Lake Road, with work to be completed and invoiced by February 15, 2026. The project scope emphasizes adherence to SCDOT standards, including SC-M-400, SC-M-401, and SC-M-402, and requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the work at designated locations. The contract is expected to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing fixed and based on unit prices for line items such as mobilization, traffic control, asphalt patching, maintenance stone, and pavement markings. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, and the award process involves strict compliance with submission instructions, including acknowledgment of amendments and submission of all required documentation. The contractual framework references specific clauses governing changes, waivers, licenses, records, and subcontracting responsibilities, with a primary emphasis on compliance with state procurement laws rather than federal FAR clauses. The contract stipulates that inspections may occur at the contractor’s place of business and at the project sites, with final acceptance occurring at the designated locations upon completion. It also mandates contractor responsibility for quality control in accordance with referenced SCDOT standards, and it includes provisions for organizational conflict of interest disclosures, subcontractor identification, and responsibility certifications. Submission procedures specify electronic or sealed hard copy proposals, with detailed instructions on formatting, acknowledgment of amendments, and submission deadlines, all managed through the SCEIS system or designated mailing addresses. Overall, the contract emphasizes strict adherence to procurement laws, clear scope and performance expectations, and comprehensive responsibility and compliance requirements for the successful bidder.