SCDOT - ADVANCE Notice to Contractors - Sep. 9, 2026

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is issuing an advance notice for the I‑26 Corridor Improvement project spanning from near Exit 136 to Exit 145. This Design‑Bid‑Build effort will involve comprehensive highway reconstruction, including pavement rehabilitation, bridge work, drainage upgrades, and associated right‑of‑way improvements. Contractors will need to submit electronic bids by the September 9, 2026 deadline, with project plans becoming available on July 7, 2026. • Scope: reconstruction of approximately 10 miles of I‑26, covering pavement, bridges, and ancillary structures. • Delivery method: Design‑Bid‑Build, requiring coordination with SCDOT’s engineering and construction teams. • Timeline: plans released July 2026; bid opening September 9, 2026; construction expected to run roughly two years after award. • Requirements: bidders must meet SCDOT’s safety, quality, and performance standards and be capable of handling large‑scale highway projects.