LCRT Industry Constructability & Market Review
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is conducting an Industry Constructability & Market Review (ICMR) for the Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project to obtain input from the construction industry prior to advertisement.
The ICMR provides an opportunity for qualified contractors to review selected project plans, specifications, and procurement documents and provide feedback regarding constructability, project requirements, and potential market risks. The goal is to identify and address issues before the project is advertised, helping improve the clarity and quality of the procurement documents and reduce potential impacts to cost, schedule, and competition.
Participation in the ICMR is voluntary, non-compensable, and will not preclude a contractor from submitting a bid for the LCRT project. Participation is limited to firms that are prequalified with SCDOT and are invited to participate following submission of a Letter of Interest.
The ICMR will include a review period followed by an open forum with participating contractors. Contractors will have an opportunity to submit written comments following the review and open forum. SCDOT will evaluate comments and determine whether changes to the procurement documents are warranted.
Anticipated ICMR Schedule
Letter of Interest due to SCDOT | Friday, October 16, 2026 |
SCDOT issues formal invitations | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
SCDOT provides plans and specs | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 |
ICMR Open Forum Meeting | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
Contractor comments due to SCDOT | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
Anticipated SCDOT Advertisement | January 2027 |
Anticipated SCDOT Letting | March 2027 |
Interested firms should submit a letter of interest to the SCDOT LCRT Project Manager Brooks Bickley bickleybj@scdot.gov by Friday, October 16, 2026. A sample letter of interest is provided on the LCRT webpage: https://www.scdot.org/business/lcrt.html