TRUCK MOUNTED ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR WITH CAB & CHASSIS

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the purchase of new, fully assembled truck-mounted asphalt distributors including cab-chassis over a three-year period. The equipment must be designed for production paving and chip seal highway maintenance, specifically for applying CRS2 and CRS2P asphaltic emulsions. Key technical requirements include a minimum 3,000 gallon tank capacity and the ability to maintain controlled tack rates of 0.05 to 0.08 gallons per square yard and prime rates of 0.25 to 0.55 gallons per square yard. All units must meet current EPA environmental standards and comply with South Carolina and Federal motor vehicle laws. The contract is estimated to run from January 12, 2027, to January 11, 2030, with deliveries made F.O.B. Destination to the SCDOT Equipment Depot in Columbia, South Carolina. Award will be granted to a single responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price. Bidders must provide comprehensive technical documentation, evidence of being a factory-authorized parts and service facility, and proof of insurance. Strict marking and painting standards apply, requiring lead-free black paint with a clear coat, specific safety plaques complying with ANSI Z535.4, and a total prohibition on vendor advertising or dealer identification decals.