DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
LAURENS COUNTY, SC
“IMPROVEMENTS TO LAURENS COUNTY ROADS 2026 / 2027”
(CTC PROJECT #46)
BID PACKAGE INDEX
NOTICE TO BID..........................................................................................................................2
RESURFACING ROAD LIST.......................................................................................................3
ROAD IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS........................................................ 4-5
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ...................................................................................6
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ........................................................................................7
INSURANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS ..............................................................7
HOLD HARMLESS..................................................................................................................7
MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION SITE................................................7
SUBCONTRACTING WITH DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES .........................8
ADDITIONAL TERMS..............................................................................................................9
BID BOND.................................................................................................................................10
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION............................................................................................ 11
MBE / WBE CERTIFICATION FORM ........................................................................................12
CONSTRUCTION SITE INFORMATION………………………………………………………….13-37
BID
SHEET……………………………………………………………………………………………….38-39
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NOTICE TO BID
Laurens County Department of Public Works is seeking bids from qualified road construction
general contractors for “Improvements to Laurens County Roads 2026/2027”. A total of 21 roads.
This project will consist of asphalt resurfacing of twenty-one (21) roads. Variable milling to be
included on 19 of the 21 due to 2 being gravel. Milling should consist of a depth of existing asphalt at
EOP to eliminate drop-offs and taper toward the center-line of roadway to correct cross slope. Bid
packages can be picked up from Laurens County Department of Public Works at 100 Hillcrest
Square, Public Works Suite, Laurens, SC 29360. To receive a bid package via email, please forward
your written request to ChanningHughes@laurenscountysc.gov or Bwilson@laurenscountysc.gov
Sealed bids marked “Improvements to Laurens County Roads 2026/2027” are to be forwarded to
Laurens County Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 238, Laurens, SC 29360—or may be delivered
to Laurens County Public Works Department, 100 Hillcrest Square, Public Works Suite, Laurens, SC
29360. Bids will be received at this location until 10:30 A.M., July 21, 2026, at which time they will be
publicly opened. For further information, contact Channing Hughes or Billy Wilson, at (864) 984-
6812.
Laurens County reserves the right to reject or accept any/or all bids.
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“IMPROVEMENTS TO LAURENS COUNTY ROADS 2026 / 2027”
(CTC Project #46)
ROAD IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
The South Carolina State Highway Department of Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2007 Edition,
will be the governing publication, hereafter referred to as The Standard Specifications. Substitute Laurens County
Director of Public Works (DPW) or his designated representative in place of all references to SHE, DEA, DOC,
MRE or RCE.
All roadway dimensions have been measured as accurately as possible; however, it is the contractor’s
responsibility to make field verification of any figures he uses in determining bid quantities.
SECTION I—VARIABLE MILLING
Monitor the milled surface to ensure smoothness and to reduce excess scarification marks or other damage
as determined by the inspector. Conduct milling operations in a manner that produces a uniform finished
surface of the required texture, grade, and cross-slope. Mill entire width of roadway, 1.5’’ at EOP and tie at
center line >/= 0’’. Dispose of the milled material. Thoroughly clean the milled surface of all loose particles.
SECTION II—RESURFACING
Prior to applying surfacing, all existing pavement edges are to be cut back by use of a motor grader to remove
any dirt, debris, or vegetation.
All existing roadway surfaces are to be swept to remove any loose debris or dirt, and a tack coat applied at a rate
of 0.05 to 0.15 gallons per square yard.
Plant Mixed HMA Surface Course Type C is to be provided at a minimum rate of 175 lbs. per square yard and in
accordance with Section 401 of the Standard Specifications—with the exception of Sections 401.2.2.7, 401.2.2.8,
401.2.3.8, 401.3.5, 401.3.13 - 401.3.15, 401.4.12 - 401.4.16, 401.4.24, 401.4.29, 401.5, & 401.6.
Asphalt surfacing may be applied during any month within the contract period upon approval of the Director of
Public Works.
Asphalt weight tickets are to be submitted for each roadway prior to any payments for this phase of construction.
Access for driveways will be provided by raising the paving gate through driveway lengths and raking back a three-
foot access apron.
Using soil cut back and left along the road shoulder, shoulders are to be pulled back to the new pavement edge.
No additional shoulder material will be required. Excess soil or vegetation not used in this process is to be
removed. Soil is not to be pulled onto the new surface during this process. Caution is to be used to always protect
the new surface.
Intersections at the beginning or end of each road are to be paved to the edge of the traffic travel way for the
intersecting road. Intermediate intersections will not be paved.
Payment for the liquid asphalt binder shall be included in the unit price per ton of the HMA surface course TYPE
C. Payment for the traffic control, mobilization, bonds, and insurance shall be paid on the first and second
construction estimates. Each payment is half the lump sum price. The bid price for traffic control, mobilization,
bond, and insurance shall not exceed 10 percent of the total contract amount.
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