Minor Asphalt Repairs

Clemson University is soliciting bids for a fixed-price contract to perform minor asphalt repairs, including pothole patching, minor asphalt patches for surfaces up to 10 by 20 feet, and specialized work on bus lanes and parking lots. The scope includes the removal and replacement of asphalt concrete, installation of hot asphalt over compacted native subgrade, seal coating, and re-striping using high-visibility acrylic paint. All work must adhere to South Carolina Department of Transportation specifications and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, with subgrade compaction required to reach 95 percent of maximum density. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive offer based on a total price entered into the online bidding system. While pricing is based on anticipated annual usage for evaluation, actual work is performed on a per-project basis, with individual projects generally not exceeding 10,000 dollars. Labor rates for supervisors are capped at 45 dollars per hour. The agreement includes an automatic one-year renewal provision for up to four additional periods, provided the university does not give notice of non-renewal 30 days prior to the renewal date. Suppliers must submit all bids electronically via the Clemson bidding portal and are prohibited from submitting red lines to the contract. Required certifications include proof of non-debarment, conflict of interest disclosures, and adherence to South Carolina nonresident tax withholding requirements. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability with limits of at least 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence or accident, as well as statutory Worker's Compensation. All records must be maintained for three years following final payment.