OPEN GRID DECK D3 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of Open Grid Steel Bridge Decking to be used in bridge maintenance operations, with all deliveries required to be made to its facility at 1025 Old Stage Road, Simpsonville, South Carolina. The solicitation, numbered 5400029980, is set to close on August 19, 2026, and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract with lowest price as the primary award criterion under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework. Offerors must deliver 1,200 square feet of steel grid decking fabricated from A709 Grade 50 steel with serrated 1/8-inch tops, galvanized per ASTM A123/A123M, and connected using self-threading bolts in compliance with AASHTO LRFD standards for HS25/EV3 loading and a maximum deflection of L/800. All panels must be compatible with rail car transport, and no field welding to rail cars is permitted. Shop drawings must be submitted within 20 days of award, and deliveries must be completed by December 30, 2026, during designated hours on weekdays. The contract includes a 4-month initial term with automatic renewal provisions subject to 30-day advance notice by the state, and pricing remains fixed throughout the contract lifecycle, with potential adjustments limited to the Producer Price Index after the initial term. Compliance requirements include adherence to state-specific clauses covering fixed pricing, tax obligations, termination due to fund unavailability, survival of obligations, open trade, organizational conflicts of interest, price adjustments, and no indemnity or defense provisions. Bidders must submit certifications regarding debarment status, conflict of interest, previous contract terminations, drug-free workplace compliance, ethics, and independent price determination. While UEI and CAGE codes are not required, contractors must provide their legal name, state of incorporation, and State Vendor Number. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site, with the state retaining authority to inspect both delivered materials and the contractor’s facility. Materials must meet ASTM, AWS D1.5, and AISC Quality Certification standards, with all welds requiring a neat, workmanlike appearance free of porosity or undercutting. Submissions must be made electronically via SCEIS or by hard copy to the specified Columbia addresses by the deadline, with only required documents accepted and confidential information properly marked for red