REQUEST FOR BIDS
FOR
FAIRFIELD CTC 2026 MAINTENANCE PROJECT
Advertisement Date: March 24, 2026
Project Number: 23-185.07
Bids Due: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM
Length: 1.57 Miles
Type: Miscellaneous Maintenance of Three (3) Roads in
Fairfield County, SC
Engineer: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering (ICE)
Contractor:
Address:
RFB No.: 23-185.07
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: ........................................................................................4
SECTION II: GENERAL CONDITIONS & CONTRACT: ........................................................................6
GENERAL CONDITIONS: ......................................................................................................................................7
FORM OF AGREEMENT: .................................................................................................................................... 14
PERFORMANCE BOND: ..................................................................................................................................... 19
PAYMENT BOND: .............................................................................................................................................. 20
SECTION III: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:............................................................................................. 21
DEFINITION AND TERMS:.................................................................................................................................. 22
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF WORK: ........................................................................................................... 22
STANDARD DRAWINGS:.................................................................................................................................... 22
STANDARD DRAWING ERRATA:........................................................................................................................ 23
AWARD OF CONTRACT: .................................................................................................................................... 25
PROPOSAL ITEMS AND QUANTITIES:................................................................................................................ 25
CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES: ................................................................................................ 25
QUALIFIED PRODUCT LISTINGS: ....................................................................................................................... 25
SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT:....................................................................................................................... 25
DBE PARTICIPATION: ........................................................................................................................................ 25
CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE TESTING: .................................................................... 25
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:........................................................................................................................... 26
RETAINAGE: ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
PROMPT PAYMENT CLAUSE: ............................................................................................................................ 27
MANUFACTURERS MATERIALS CERTIFICATION AND CERTIFIED TESTS:........................................................... 27
REQUIRED MEDIA NOTIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:................................................................. 27
REQUIRED COMPLIANCE CONCERNING ILLEGAL ALIENS:................................................................................. 27
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF RESURFACING WORK: ...................................................................................... 27
PROSECUTION OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORK: ............................................................................................ 27
CONTRACT TIME AND EXTENSION OF CONTRACT TIME:.................................................................................. 27
FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK ON TIME: ......................................................................................................... 27
COORDINATION OF UTILITY RELOCATION WORK WITH HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION: ...................................... 28
CEMENT MODIFIED RECYCLED BASE: ............................................................................................................... 28
FUEL ADJUSTMENT INDEXES: ........................................................................................................................... 28
RATE OF APPLICATION:..................................................................................................................................... 28
CORRECTING LOW SHOULDERS:....................................................................................................................... 28
DRESSING OF SHOULDERS:............................................................................................................................... 28
BORROW EXCAVATON FOR SHOULDERS:......................................................................................................... 28
CLEAN UP:......................................................................................................................................................... 28
WORK TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT: ....................................................................................................... 28
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC:............................................................................................................................. 29
MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: ...................................................................................... 29
TRAFFIC CONTROL: ........................................................................................................................................... 29
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:............................................................................................................................. 33
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED
SURPLUS MATERIAL:......................................................................................................................................... 33
SEEDING: .......................................................................................................................................................... 33
MAINTENANCE STONE: .................................................................................................................................... 34
STATION GRADING: .......................................................................................................................................... 34
BITUMINOUS SURFACING: ............................................................................................................................... 34
BITUMINOUS SURFACING – DOUBLE TREATMENT:.......................................................................................... 34
BITUMINOUS SURFACING OPERATIONS: ......................................................................................................... 34
PERMANENT PIPE CULVERTS : .......................................................................................................................... 35
PIPE DISPOSAL: ................................................................................................................................................. 35
LUMP SUM BID ITEMS: ..................................................................................................................................... 35
WARRANTY:...................................................................................................................................................... 35
WORK SCHEDULE: ............................................................................................................................................ 35
HMA FULL DEPTH PATCHING:........................................................................................................................... 35
ASPHALT BINDER ADJUSTMENT INDEX: ........................................................................................................... 35
HMA SURFACE TYPE E:...................................................................................................................................... 35
WATER LINE REPAIR: ........................................................................................................................................ 35
EQUIPMENT:..................................................................................................................................................... 36
PAVEMENT MARKING: ..................................................................................................................................... 36
SECTION IV: SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS: .......................................................................... 37
THE SOUTH CAROLINA MINING ACT:................................................................................................................ 38
MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC:............................................................................................. 39
FORCE MAJEURE EVENT: .................................................................................................................................. 40
EROSION CONTROL MEASURES:....................................................................................................................... 42
PROMPT PAYMENT CLAUSE : ........................................................................................................................... 44
REMOVAL OF EXISTING ASPHALT PAVEMENT BEFORE PATCHING:.................................................................. 45
TG-31 PLACEMENT OF STOP BARS & SIGNS:..................................................................................................... 46
CEMENT MODIFIED RECYCLED BASE : .............................................................................................................. 48
PERMANENT PIPE CULVERTS:........................................................................................................................... 56
CORRECTING LOW SHOULDER CONDITIONS: ................................................................................................... 79
FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK ON TIME: ......................................................................................................... 81
FUEL ADJUSTMENT INDEXES: ........................................................................................................................... 82
SECTION V: BID FORMS:............................................................................................................ 83
BID BOND: ........................................................................................................................................................ 89
SECTION VI: PROJECT INFORMATION: ....................................................................................... 90
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES BY ROAD: .................................................................................................................. 91
PROJECT STANDARDS DRAWINGS:................................................................................................................... 93
PROJECT MAPS: ................................................................................................................................................ 97
SIGN SCHEDULE: ..............................................................................................................................................102
PERMANENT CONSTRUCTION SIGNS: .............................................................................................................103
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RFB No.: 23-185.07
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
SECTION I: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
PROJECT NAME: FAIRFIELD COUNTY MAINTENANCE PROJECT
PROJECT NUMBER: 23-185.07
PROJECT LOCATION: Fairfield County, SC
BID BOND/SECURITY: Required at 5% of the bid amount
PERFORMANCE BOND: Required at 100% of the bid amount
PAYMENT BOND: Required at 100% of the bid amount
DBE PARTICIPATION: Encouraged at 5% or greater
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Miscellaneous Maintenance of Three (3) Roads in Fairfield County, SC
AGENCY/OWNER: Fairfield County, 250 N. Walnut Street, Winnsboro SC 29180
ENGINEER: INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING, LLC (ICE): Project Manager, Brian Faulkenberry, 121
Midlands Court, West Columbia, SC 29169, Email: brian.faulkenberry@ice-eng.com, Cell: 803-287-4904
QUESTIONS: All questions, requests, and correspondence shall be addressed to the Project Manager, Brian
Faulkenberry. All questions concerning the Bid Documents shall be in writing and submitted by COB April
24, 2026.
PLANS AND BID DOCUMENTS ON FILE: Fairfield County Procurement Office, INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONSULTING
ENGINEERING, LLC (ICE) West Columbia, SC
PLAN DEPOSIT: Bid Documents may be obtained as hard copy from the Engineer for $100.00 non-refundable
fee or electronic copy for no charge.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: There will be no pre-bid conference. Any questions or concerns should be addressed by
email only to Brian Faulkenberry, at brian.faulkenberry@ice-eng.com. All questions with answers will be
forwarded to all known plan holders
PUBLIC BID CLOSING AND OPENING: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM at County Government Complex, 250
North Walnut Street, Winnsboro SC 29180
BID SUBMITTAL: Submit Sealed Bids clearly marked “RFB: 23-185.07” with the bidder’s name, address,
and South Carolina contractor license number on the envelope to: Fairfield County Procurement, Attn: Ms.
Timika Beaver, County Government Complex, P.O. DRAWER 60, 250 North Walnut Street, Winnsboro SC
29180”
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: All Roadways will be completed by September 15, 2027.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
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DOCUMENT WITH INTENT TO BID,
PLEASE EMAIL
BRIAN FAULKENBERRY AT
BRIAN.FAULKENBERRY@ICE-ENG.COM
TO RECEIVE ANY
ADDENDA OR OTHER
MODIFICATIONS THAT MAY BE
ISSUED AT A LATER DATE
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
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