County Transportation Committee (CTC) 2026 Resurfacing Plan

Dorchester County is seeking qualified contractors to resurface nine (9) centerline miles of county roads as part of the County Transportation Committee (CTC) 2026 Resurfacing Plan. The work includes traffic control, asphalt milling, warm‑mix asphalt resurfacing, striping, full‑depth patching and reclamation, concrete repairs, and related appurtenances. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, obtain required permits, and supply performance and payment bonds. Substantial completion is required within 270 calendar days of a Notice to Proceed, with final completion an additional 60 days later. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal; the deadline is October 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for late completion. • Scope: Resurfacing ≈ 9 mi of county roads (asphalt milling, warm‑mix asphalt, striping, patching, concrete repairs). • Contract value: Not disclosed; bids over $25,000 require a 5 % bid bond. • Schedule: 270 days to substantial completion, +60 days to final completion. • Submission: Electronic only via OpenGov; bid opening Oct 14 2026, 2 pm (virtual option available). • Mandatory requirements: Performance & payment bonds (100 % of contract price), insurance (minimum $1 M limits), compliance with state/local permits, drug‑free workplace, equal‑opportunity certifications. • Contact: Rebecca Dantzler, Purchasing Services Manager ([email protected], (843) 790‑4118).