Description
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call mechanical brush management services for state‑maintained right‑of‑way across seven districts covering 56 counties. The contractor will perform mechanical cutting of woody and herbaceous vegetation, debris removal, and required work‑zone traffic control in accordance with MUTCD and SCDOT specifications. Work is on an as‑needed basis, with a fixed‑price ceiling of $300 per acre and the potential for up to five years of service (initial one‑year term with four renewal options).
• Scope: Mechanical brush cutting (≤ 3 in. diameter) on interstate, primary, and secondary roads; debris management (72‑hour removal near residences, 5‑day removal elsewhere); provision of traffic‑control devices.
• Geographic coverage: Seven districts (10,500 total acres) across 56 counties in South Carolina.
• Pricing: Maximum $300 per acre, total potential contract ceiling ≈ $3.15 million.
• Requirements: SC vendor registration, $1 M CGL insurance, OSHA‑compliant safety gear, ability to meet per‑acre price ceiling, and capacity to respond to on‑call work orders.