SCDOT Less than 2000 ADT Pavement evaluation.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the County Council of Beaufort County are seeking a qualified consultant under RFQ 120926 to perform a comprehensive pavement evaluation of the low-volume roadway network in Beaufort County. The scope of work involves conducting a full pavement condition survey of approximately 291 miles of paved roads with an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of less than 2,000. This includes 101 centerline miles for roads with an ADT between 500 and 2,000, and 190 centerline miles for roads with an ADT below 500. The selected consultant must utilize accepted PCI methodologies for visual distress identification and follow SCDOT standard practices to evaluate maintenance and preservation treatment options. Key deliverables must be submitted within six months of the Notice to Proceed and include a GIS database containing roadway ratings and distress information, as well as a five-year fiscally constrained pavement maintenance and preservation program. The contract will be awarded using a qualifications-based selection process, where the highest-ranked offeror is selected and fees are subsequently negotiated. Evaluation factors include qualifications (25%), methodology (25%), and availability (15%), alongside project understanding and reporting capabilities. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 17, 2026, and must remain firm for at least 90 days.