2023-24-006_Demolition of Condemned Dwellings (Group 6)_07.13.23.pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

and Contractual Requirements for

Demolition of Condemned Dwellings (Group 6)

For Horry County

IFB# 2023-24-006

Closing Date: 2:00 PM, Local Time, August 16, 2023

The following applies to this solicitation:

MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference / Walkthrough will be held at 10:00 AM, July 25, 2023, starting at 537 Woodland Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. We will visit the other properties following this meeting. Non-attendees are not eligible to submit a bid.

Potential bidders are not allowed to access the sites outside of the walkthrough period.

Questions Acceptance Deadline: 2:00 PM, Local Time, August 2, 2023.

Required Forms must be submitted with responses to this IFB.

A bid security in the sum of no less than five percent (5%) of the Bid Total amount is required. Please make bid bond for FIVE PERCENT. Do not enter a dollar amount. If awarded, a performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price as well as a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price will be required.

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INVITATION FOR BID

Horry County Government is soliciting sealed bids for BID# 2023-24-006: Demolition of Condemned Dwellings (Group 6) for Horry County. Bids are due August 16, 2023 no later than 2:00 PM, Local Time.

Information regarding this Invitation for Bid (IFB) can be obtained by visiting the County’s ebidding software, BidNet, at no cost. Please go to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/south-carolina/horrycounty.

Direct all Questions into Horry County’s ebidding software.

MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference / Walkthrough: 10:00 AM, July 25, 2023 starting at 537 Woodland Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. We will visit the other properties following this meeting. Non-attendees are not eligible to submit a bid. Potential bidders are not allowed to access the sites outside of the walkthrough period.

Your firm is required to provide bid security in the sum of no less than five percent (5%) of the Bid Total amount.

LOCAL VENDOR PREFERENCE may be applicable to this process.

The point of contact for this solicitation is April Kelly, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, Procurement Specialist III, kelly.april@horrycountysc.gov, 843-915-5380.

Horry County, in accordance with the provisions of ALL TITLES of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat.

252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

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SECTION 00200 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1 General

This solicitation will be conducted in accordance with Horry County Procurement Code and Regulation. This ordinance can be found in its entirety on the County’s website at https://www.horrycountysc.gov/Departments/Procurement. All bidders shall be required to follow all local, state, and federal laws.

Horry County, hereby notifies all those responding to this IFB that, in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Chapter 21, Title 42, of the U.S. Code) and Regulations promulgated in connection therewith, it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this IFB, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The successful bidder, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The successful bidder shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts.

Failure by the successful bidder to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.

2.2 Standards of Conduct

Potential and actual bidders are not permitted to contact Horry County employees outside of the Procurement Department during the procurement process. Potential and actual bidders are not permitted to contact any consultants contracted by the County to assist with efforts related, directly or indirectly, to the IFB process. Failure to comply with Horry County Procurement Regulation, Chapter 4, Contractor Requirements and Standards of Conduct for Horry County and Procurement Participants may result in the rejection of the bid and other penalties as applicable. Verbal information obtained otherwise will not be considered in awarding of bids.

2.3 Funding

Goods and/or services solicited in this IFB are anticipated to be purchased with County Funds.

However, in the event that Grant and/or State or Federal Funding is available, Horry County requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, local and/or grant rules and regulations related to such funding.

2.4 Non-Appropriation of Funds

If (a) sufficient funds are not budgeted or appropriated and budgeted by Horry County Council in any fiscal period for payment of costs and fees and (b) Horry County has exhausted all funds legally available for such payment costs and fees due under this agreement or any renewal thereof, then Horry County will give awarded Bidder reasonable written notice and this Agreement will terminate as of the last day of Horry County’s fiscal period for which funds for payment are available. Such termination with notice is without any expense or penalty.

2.5 Submitting a Bid

Sealed bids shall be submitted via Horry County’s electronic bid software ONLY, on or before the Closing date and time indicated in the ebidding software for this project. The only acceptable means

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Therefore; no email, fax, hand-delivered, telephone, or text bid submittals will be accepted.

Pricing must be provided as indicated in the electronic bid software. For additional details see Unit Pricing.

The bidder must include the required items listed in the Required Forms Packet or their bid may be deemed non-responsive.

The County, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, that are deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

2.6 Examination of Bid Document

Prior to submitting a bid, potential bidders shall examine all documents associated with this solicitation, thoroughly examining the bidding documents, specifications, and/or requirements thereof. Bidders must notify the County of any and all conflicts, discrepancies or errors.

By submission of a bid, the bidder guarantees that all goods and services meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Bid submittals may be rejected for any omissions, alteration of form, additions not called for, conditional offers, or any irregularities of any kind are shown. The bid shall remain firm for not less than sixty (60) calendar days from the bid closing date. The bidder’s name and solicitation number shall be included when specifications or descriptive papers are submitted with the invitation for bid (IFB).

Drawings/Maps (if applicable to this project) must be downloaded from within the ebidding software unless otherwise specified elsewhere.

The work under the resulting contract includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and all items and services of ever nature whether particularly mention or not in this solicitation that is required to complete the construction specified.

All work is to be done in accordance with specifications, and any permit conditions of federal, state, local, or any other agencies having jurisdiction.

This Invitation for Bids may be postponed or cancelled at any time prior to the closing date and time.

In the event that the Invitation for Bids is postponed or cancelled, an addendum shall be issued communicating such action.

2.7 Questions / Addendum

All questions must be submitted via Horry County’s ebidding software, prior to the Questions Acceptance Deadline as specified in the ebidding software. Each question should be submitted individually within the “Q&A” section of the electronic bid software.

All questions and revisions will be provided in the ebidding software in the form of addendum. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this IFB, an addendum will be published. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to ensure s/he has all addenda which have been issued. Any information

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All Addenda form a part of the documents for this project and modifies / amends / clarifies / adds to the original documents as described above. By submitting a response (bid), bidders acknowledge receipt and inclusion of the effects of all addenda.

2.8 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference / Walkthrough

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference / Walkthrough shall be held at the location and on the date and time indicated on the cover page of this document. All subcontractors are strongly encouraged to attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting / Walkthrough.

2.9 Licenses

All bidders must be properly licensed to do business in the State of South Carolina and must comply with the Code of Laws of South Carolina, including Section 40-11-200, when applicable. Potential bidders do not need to be based in South Carolina, but should be licensed to do business in the State of SC and specifically Horry County, if awarded a contract. The successful bidder must have all appropriate business license(s) prior to contract execution, unless otherwise stipulated by law. To demonstrate qualifications for performance of all work in the State of South Carolina as evidenced by their General contractor’s and Hazardous Material license numbers, if applicable, appearing in the bid submittal. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the rejection of the bid as non-responsive.

The successful bidder will complete a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the work involved in the project construction. The remainder may be accomplished by the subcontractors which must be approved by Horry County or its designee in writing. All subcontractors must not be listed on the Federal debarment list, available at https://sam.gov. Subcontractor must submit all applicable forms including certification of debarment, licensing if applicable, certificate of insurance, and conflict of insurance.

2.10 Insurance Requirements

The successful bidder shall provide proof of all required insurance(s), including worker’s compensation, premises, auto liability and general liability. Worker’s compensation shall include a minimum limit of $100,000 per accident and comprehensive general liability coverage shall provide minimum limits of liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage. This shall include coverage for premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual liability, independent contractors and vehicles used in premises/operations.

If hazardous material abatement and disposal are applicable to the resultant contract, successful bidder shall provide a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence of pollution liability coverages.

Insurance shall indemnify Horry County against any and all claims arising under or as a result of the performance of the contract. The County of Horry shall be named as an additional insured on all liability policies and expressed on the Certificate of Liability Insurance.

The County must be provided written notice prior to cancellation, modification, or reduction in limits of any stipulated insurance. Certificate Holder for Certificate of Insurance must be: Horry County, Attention: Risk Management, P.O. Box 997, Conway, SC 29528. It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to ensure all subcontractors comply with all insurance requirements of this solicitation and the resulting contract.

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2.11 Non-Collusion

By submitting a response, the party making the foregoing offer that such offer is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said Responder has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly with any responder or person, to put in a sham response, or that such other person shall refrain from offering and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication or conference, with any person to fix the submittal of affiant or any other responder or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said Response or of that of any other responder or to secure any advantage against owner any person interested in the proposed contract; and that all statements in said Response are true; and further, that such responder has not, directly or indirectly submitted this IFB, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or date relative thereto to any association or to any member or agent thereof.

2.12 Mistakes in Bid

Corrections and withdrawal of the submitted offer will be permitted within the ebidding software prior to Closing date and time.

2.13 Bid Opening

Unofficial Results will be made publicly available in the County’s ebidding software within an estimated time of sixty (60) minutes after the established Closing date and time.

2.14 Bid Bond and Powers of Attorney (POA)

A Bid Bond is a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into a contract with Horry County. The aforementioned guarantee is to be retained by Horry County as liquidated damages in the event the successful Bidder fails to enter into the contract as provided herein.

Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond made payable to Horry County in an amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid Total (including all applicable additive alternatives). The “Required” Bid Bond Form and Powers of Attorney (POA) must be completed and submitted in Horry County’s electronic bid software. Bid Bonds must be duly executed by the bidder as principle and issued by a surety authorized to conduct business in the State of South Carolina.

Any cost of the bonds should be included as the same as other necessary items not specifically quantified on the electronic Bid Form.

2.15 Performance Bond

A performance bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price shall be required. The performance bond shall be delivered by the contractor to the County at the same time the contract is executed. If a contractor fails to deliver the required performance bond, the contractor’s bid shall be rejected, its bid security shall be enforced, and award of contract shall be made to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bond shall be issued from a surety approved to operate in the State of South Carolina and shall have a “raised” seal, with a minimum Best Rating of performance of “A”. At no time during the contract will it be permissible for the performance bond to lapse.

2.16 Payment Bond (Labor and Materials Payment Bond)

A payment bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price shall be required. The payment bond shall be delivered by the contractor to the County at the same time the contract is executed. If a contractor fails to deliver the required payment bond, the contractor’s bid shall be rejected, its bid security shall be enforced, and award of contract shall be made to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bond shall be issued from a surety approved to operate in the State of South

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Carolina and shall have a “raised” seal, with a minimum Best Rating of performance of “A”. At no time during the contract will it be permissible for the payment bond to lapse.

2.17 Payment Terms

Payment Terms are Net thirty (30) days upon receipt of correct invoice. The ten percent (10%) retainage can be invoiced as stated within these specifications.

2.18 Unit Prices

Unit prices are requested for items in the bid. Each bidder shall include its pro rata share of overhead, and other items necessary for completion of the project, per plans and specifications, not specifically listed in the schedule of values, so that the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each item by the unit price bid represents the Total Bid Amount. (Bidders must bid on all properties to be considered responsive). The bidder agrees to maintain their unit prices for the duration of the contract. A change order may be executed to increase / decrease quantities during the contract if additional funding becomes available. Any bid not conforming to this requirement may be rejected as nonresponsive.

If there is no charge for a specific item listed, bidders must enter $0.00. Leaving item pricing blank indicates a “No Bid” for the item.

2.19 Sales Tax

When applicable, Horry County currently pays eight percent (8%) sales tax. The tax rate for the City of Myrtle Beach is nine percent (9%). The County is NOT sales tax exempt. Horry County is required to pay South Carolina Sales/Use Tax. Sales Tax is expected to be included in the bidder’s electronic bid submittal.

2.20 Time of Completion

Time of Completion shall be sixty (60) calendar days. The successful bidder shall start the work no later than ten (10) calendar days after the issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed (NTP).

2.21 Purchase Order / Contract Award

It is the Owner’s intent to award a contract(s) to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder(s) whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the IFB and is deemed most advantageous to the County. In determining the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, the County will consider/evaluate the bidders’ past and current performance of other County contracts. It is anticipated that only one (1) contract award will be made; however, Horry County reserves the right to award to multiple bidders by property. The successful bidder(s) will agree to the provisions contained in the attached “Sample Demolition Agreement” by executing a copy of that contract. The bidder must include all applicable forms in the Required Forms Packet.

This solicitation does not commit the County to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the bid proposal, or to procure or contract for goods of services listed herein. Costs associated with bid proposal preparation, oral interviews or presentations shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder.

Horry County reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals and further reserves the right to waive technicalities and formalities in bid proposals as well as to accept in whole or in part such bid proposal or bid proposals where it deems it advisable in protection of the best interest of the County.

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The County shall be the sole judge as to whether bid proposals submitted meet all requirements contained in this procurement.

2.22 Optional Contract Requirements Review Meeting(s)

The apparent low bidder(s) may be requested to attend a Contract Requirements Review (CRR) Meeting(s) with applicable Horry County departments, after receipt of bids. The General Contractor’s designated Project Manager and / or Superintendent may be requested to attend this meeting(s). If Contract Requirements Review Meeting(s) is scheduled, it will occur prior to issuance of a notice of intent to award (NOIA).

2.23 Local Vendor Preference

Local Vendor Preference (LVP) affidavit and required documentation MUST be submitted WITH a vendor’s SEALED BID to be considered, per Horry County Council Resolution # 116-13. Please see attached documentation.

2.24 Contract Changes

Contract terms and conditions shall not be changed unless by Change Order. Change must be deemed allowable, allocable, within the scope of work and grant or cooperative agreement, (when applicable) and reasonable for the completion of project scope. Changes shall be agreed upon by both parties and recorded using a dually executed change order/work authorization. The change order shall clearly identify all changes to the contract.

2.25 Contract Assignment

No contract awarded under these terms, conditions, and specifications shall be sold, transferred, or assigned without the prior written approval of the County.

2.26 Independent Contractor Status

The contractor shall not, by entering into a contract become a servant, agent, or employee of Horry County, but shall remain at all times an independent contractor to the County. The contract(s) resulting from this RFP shall not be deemed to create any joint venture, partnership, or common enterprise between the Contractor(s) and Horry County, and the rights and obligations of the parties shall not be other than as expressly set forth.

2.27 Building Permits and Other Required Permits or Licenses

The successful bidder is responsible for obtaining ALL permits or fees required of the successful bidder by this Contract, and permits and fees customarily the responsibility of the successful bidder.

The successful bidder shall coordinate with the County and all other authorities having jurisdiction.

The successful bidder shall provide or furnish, and promptly make payment for, labor, supervision, services, materials, supplies, equipment, fixtures, appliances, facilities, tools, transportation, storage, disposal, power, fuel, heat, light, cooling, and other utilities, required for construction and all necessary building permits and other permits or licenses required for the Project(s).

2.28 Liquidated Damages

Should the contractor fail to complete this contract and the work provided therein within the time fixed for such completion, the contractor shall become liable to the County for all loss and damage which the County may suffer on account thereof. It is agreed and understood that it will be difficult and impossible to ascertain and determine the actual damage which the County will sustain in the event of, and by reason of, such delay. It is therefore agreed that the contractor will pay to the County

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The remedies provided for under this provision shall not be construed to limit, waive or otherwise abrogate any other remedy that the County shall be entitled to under other terms and conditions of this Contract. Failure of the County to enforce the liquidated damages provision of the contract shall not constitute a waiver of the breach of the contract for failure to perform in a timely manner. Any extension of time will be in the form of a Change Order duly authorized and signed by the appropriate County official, prior to contract completion date.

The contractor shall not be charged with resulting damage if:

A. The delay in completion of the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor, including, but not restricted to act of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of the County, acts of another contractor in the performance of a contract with the County, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, freight embargoes, delays of subcontractors or suppliers arising from unforeseeable causes beyond their control; and

B. The contractor, within ten (10) days from the beginning of such delay, unless the County grants a further period of time before the date of final payment under the Special Instructions notifies the County in writing of the cause(s) of delay. The County shall ascertain the facts and the extent of the delay and extend the time for completing the work when, in his judgment, the findings of facts justify such an extension, and his findings of fact shall be final and conclusive on the parties.

2.29 Grievance / Bid Protest

Any actual or prospective respondent who aggrieved in connection with this procurement or award of a contract may protest to the County Administrator. The protest shall be submitted in writing within fourteen (14) days after such aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto provided that grievance has been made in accordance with bid proposal requirement.

Any grievance by a bidder shall be made known prior to any bid opening in accordance with invitation to bids. Please reference Subchapter 15-3-Bid Protests of the Horry County Code & Regulation by visiting https://www.horrycountysc.gov/media/ygbcfubd/codeandreg.pdf.

2.30 Freedom of Information Statement

Procurement information shall be a public record to the extent required by Chapter 4 of Title 30, Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976, as amended) (The Freedom of Information Act), with the exception that commercial or financial information obtained in response to an “Invitation for Bids” which is privileged and confidential if so designated by the bidder shall be protected from disclosure.

Such information must be clearly marked as “CONFIDENTIAL” by those submitting responses for each section of information so affected. Privileged and confidential information is information in specific detail not customarily released to the general public, the release of which might cause harm to the competitive position of the party supplying the information.

END OF SECTION 00200 – INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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SECTION 00300 – SCOPE OF SERVICES

Scope of Work

1. Abatement 3654 – Reference attached asbestos inspection report for details.

a. Type – approximately 1200 SF double wide mobile home structure

b. Location – 537 Woodland Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

c. Built in 1989

d. General Conditions –

i. Provide permits, including but not limited to: DHEC, Local, etc.

ii. Manifest records to be made available upon request.

iii. Provide credit for items contractor intends to salvage from site.

e. Abatement –

i. Remove and dispose of approximately 400 SF of the asbestos containing roof membrane.

1. Shall be done per DHEC and EPA guidelines by certified and licensed personnel.

f. Demolition –

i. Demobilize all utilities-water/sewage, and electric prior to demolition.

1. Seal off all wells/septic tanks and related plumbing per DHEC regulations.

ii. Demolish the existing approximately 1200 SF double wide mobile home structure, including but not limited to: foundation, footers, tie downs, exterior landings and attached porches, etc.

1. Remove all trash and construction debris to an approved land fill.

2. Burning is NOT permitted.

3. Shall be done per DHEC, OSHA, and Pollution Control Regulations.

iii. Demolish and dispose of 10’x12’ wood frame out building.

iv. Remove and dispose of all trash and debris from lot in an appropriate land fill.

g. Site Work –

i. Grade any disturbed ground due to demolition activities. Finish grading work shall be smoothed (no deep rutting) and free from debris. Final stabilization requires seventy percent (70%) vegetative coverage of disturbed area.

ii. Seed any affected areas and stabilize with wheat straw or equivalent.

2. Abatement 3832 – Reference attached asbestos inspection report for details.

a. Type – approximately 1152 SF double wide mobile home structure

b. Location – 3847 Woodridge Circle, Little River, SC 29566

c. Built in 1991

d. General Conditions –

i. Provide permits, including but not limited to: DHEC, Local, etc.

ii. Manifest records to be made available upon request.

iii. Provide credit for items contractor intends to salvage from site.

e. Demolition –

i. Demobilize all utilities-water/sewage, and electric prior to demolition.

1. Seal off all wells/septic tanks and related plumbing per DHEC regulations.

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ii. Demolish the existing approximately 1152 SF double wide mobile home structure, including but not limited to: foundation, footers, tie downs, exterior landings, etc.

1. Remove all trash and construction debris to an approved land fill.

2. Burning is NOT permitted.

3. Shall be done per DHEC, OSHA, and Pollution Control Regulations.

iii. Demolish and dispose of 10’x12’ wood frame out building.

iv. Remove and dispose of all trash and debris from lot in an appropriate land fill.

f. Site Work –

i. Grade any disturbed ground due to demolition activities. Finish grading work shall be smoothed (no deep rutting) and free from debris. Final stabilization requires seventy percent (70%) vegetative coverage of disturbed area.

ii. Seed any affected areas and stabilize with wheat straw or equivalent.

3. Abatement 3888 – Reference attached asbestos inspection report for details.

a. Type – Two (2) approximately 740 SF single wide mobile home structures joined together.

b. Location – 873 Pint Circle, Longs, SC, 28568

c. Construction date for mobile home(s) is not known.

d. General Conditions –

i. Provide permits, including but not limited to: DHEC, Local, etc.

ii. Manifest records to be made available upon request.

iii. Provide credit for items contractor intends to salvage from site.

e. Demolition –

i. Demobilize all utilities-water/sewage, and electric prior to demolition.

1. Seal off all wells/septic tanks and related plumbing per DHEC regulations.

ii. Demolish the existing approximately 1700 SF single wide mobile home structures, including but not limited to: piers, footers, tie downs, attached porches, etc.

1. Remove all trash and construction debris to an approved land fill.

2. Burning is NOT permitted.

3. Shall be done per DHEC, OSHA, and Pollution Control Regulations.

iii. Demolish and dispose of 12’x12’ wood frame out building.

iv. Remove and dispose of all trash and debris from lot in an appropriate land fill.

f. Site Work –

i. Grade any disturbed ground due to demolition activities. Finish grading work shall be smoothed (no deep rutting) and free from debris. Final stabilization requires seventy percent (70%) vegetative coverage of disturbed area.

ii. Seed any affected areas and stabilize with wheat straw or equivalent.

iii.

4. Abatement 5425 – Reference attached asbestos inspection report for details.

a. Type – approximately 870 SF single wide mobile home structure.

b. Location – “Beside” 279 Freemont Road, Longs, SC 29568

c. Construction date for mobile home(s) is not known

d. General Conditions –

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i. Provide permits, including but not limited: to DHEC, Local, etc.

ii. Manifest records to be made available upon request.

iii. Provide credit for items contractor intends to salvage from site.

e. Demolition –

i. Demobilize all utilities-water/sewage, and electric prior to demolition.

1. Seal off all wells/septic tanks and related plumbing per DHEC regulations.

ii. Demolish the existing approximately 870 SF single wide mobile home structure, including but not limited to: piers, footers, tie downs, etc.

1. Remove all trash and construction debris to an approved land fill.

2. Burning is NOT permitted.

3. Shall be done per DHEC, OSHA, and Pollution Control Regulations.

iii. Remove and dispose of all trash and debris from lot in an appropriate land fill.

f. Site Work –

i. Grade any disturbed ground due to demolition activities. Finish grading work shall be smoothed (no deep rutting) and free from debris. Final stabilization requires seventy percent (70%) vegetative coverage of disturbed area.

ii. Seed any affected areas and stabilize with wheat straw or equivalent.

5. Abatement 6740 – Reference attached asbestos inspection report for details.

a. Type – approximately 912 SF double wide mobile home structure.

b. Location – 124 Ranchette Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC

c. Construction date for mobile home(s) is not known General Conditions –

i. Provide permits, including but not limited to: DHEC, Local, etc.

ii. Manifest records to be made available upon request.

iii. Provide credit for items contractor intends to salvage from site.

d. Demolition –

i. Demobilize all utilities-water/sewage, and electric prior to demolition.

1. Seal off all wells/septic tanks and related plumbing per DHEC regulations.

ii. Demolish the existing approximately 912 SF single wide mobile home structure, including but not limited to: piers, footers, tie downs, etc.

1. Remove all trash and construction debris to an approved land fill.

2. Burning is NOT permitted.

3. Shall be done per DHEC, OSHA, and Pollution Control Regulations.

iii. Demolish and dispose of 10’x12’ wood frame out building.

iv. Remove and dispose of all trash and debris from lot in an appropriate land fill.

e. Site Work –

i. Grade any disturbed ground due to demolition activities. Finish grading work shall be smoothed (no deep rutting) and free from debris. Final stabilization requires seventy percent (70%) vegetative coverage of disturbed area.

ii. Seed any affected areas and stabilize with wheat straw or equivalent.

END OF SECTION 00300 – SCOPE OF SERVICES

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REQUIRED FORMS PACKET

IFB 2023-24-006

The bidder must include the following items or their bid may be deemed non-responsive. The

County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bid that are deemed not to be in the best interest of the County at its sole discretion.

CHECKLIST

Electronic Bid Item Pricing (to be completed within the e-bidding software)

Signed and Completed Bid Submittal Sheet(s)

Bid Bond & Power of Attorney (POA)

Acknowledgement of Addenda Form (even if none are issued)

Non-Collusion Affidavit Form

Legal / Litigation Statement Form

Responsibility Statement Form

Drug Free Workplace Certification

Certification of Restriction on Lobbying

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsible Matters

IRS W-9 Form, signed within 6 months of submittal due date

State of South Carolina I-312 Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit Income Tax

Withholding Form (if applicable) – Required IF your firm is located outside of South Carolina.

Local Vendor Preference Package (if applicable)

Sample Certificate of Insurance (COI) Accord 25 Form (NO SAMPLE / FORM PROVIDED)

Copies of all required licenses

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REQUIRED FORM

Bid Submittal Sheet IFB #2023-24-006 (page 1 of 2)

Demolition of Condemned Dwellings (Group 6)

BID SUBMITTAL OF:

(Contractor Name)

(hereinafter called "BIDDER"), organized and existing under the laws of the State of

TO: Horry County (hereinafter called "OWNER")

In compliance with your Invitation for Bids, BIDDER hereby proposes to perform all WORK for the improvements as shown and called for in the INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) DOCUMENTS in strict accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, within the time set forth and for the BID TOTAL stated below.

By the act of submitting a bid for the proposed contract, the Bidder represents that:

1. Each BIDDER certifies that this BID has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to the BID with any other BIDDER or with any competitor.

2. The Bidder and all subcontractors that the Bidder intends to use have carefully and thoroughly reviewed the drawings, specifications and other construction contract documents and have found them complete and free from ambiguities and sufficient for the purpose intended; further that,

3. The bidder and all workmen, employees and subcontractors the Bidder intends to use are skilled and experienced in the type of construction represented by the construction contract documents bid upon; further that,

4. Neither the Bidder not any of the Bidder’s employees, agents, intended suppliers or subcontractors have relied upon any verbal representations, allegedly authorized or unauthorized from the Owner, or the Owner’s employees or agents including architects, engineers or consultants, in assembling the bid figure; and further that,

5. The Bid figure is based solely upon the construction contract documents and properly issued written addenda and not upon any other written representation.

6. All work done on the Property, has been pre-determined by the contractor, authorized by Horry County, and recorded on the Work Write-Up before construction begins;

BIDDER hereby agrees, if awarded this contract, to commence WORK under the contract on or before a date specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED and to fully complete the PROJECT within sixty

(60) days.

BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of two hundred dollars and no cents ($200.00) for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as provided in this INVITATION FOR BID.

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Bid Submittal Sheet

IFB #2023-24-006 (page 2 of 2)

BIDDER agrees to perform all work described in this INVITATION FOR BID as specified and in accordance with all applicable local, state & federal laws.

DATE

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

PRINT OR TYPE NAME ABOVE

COMPANY NAME

COMPANY ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP+4

COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBER

COMPANY FAX NUMBER

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS

SC Contractor’s License Number

Hazardous material removal license (if applicable)

DUNS NO. (if applicable)

SCDOT DBE NAICS CODES (if applicable)

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REQUIRED FORMS

Bid Bond

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we the undersigned, as PRINCIPAL, and as SURETY are held and firmly bound unto , hereinafter called the “OWNER”, in the penal sum of ______________ Dollars ($ ), lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that Whereas the Principal has submitted the Accompanying Bid, dated , 20 , for

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall not withdraw said Bid within the period specified therein after the opening of the same, or, if no period be specified, within thirty (30) days after the said opening, and shall within the period specified therefore, or if no period be specified, within ten (10) days after the prescribed forms are presented to him for signature, enter into a written Contract with the Owner in accordance with the Bid as accepted, and give bond with good and sufficient surety or sureties, as may be required, for the faithful performance and proper fulfillment of such Contract; or in the event of the withdrawal of said Bid within the period specified, or the failure to enter into such Contract and give such bond within the time specified, if the Principal shall pay the Owner the difference between the amount specified in said Bid and the amount for which the Owner may procure the required work or supplies or both, if the latter be in excess of the former, then the above obligation shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounded parties have executed this instrument under their several seals this day of , 20 , the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents signed by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.

(SEAL)

(SEAL)

Attest: By:

Affix By: Corporate

Seal

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ADDENDA

BIDDER hereby acknowledges receipt of all Addenda through and including:

Addendum No. , dated .

Addendum No. , dated .

Addendum No. , dated .

Addendum No. , dated .

Company registered as DBE, WBE or MBE? Registered on SCDOT?

COMPANY

ADDRESS

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

PHONE #

EMAIL

GC License Number

Hazardous material removal license (if applicable)

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FORM OF NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

(This Affidavit is Part of the Submittal)

STATE OF )

COUNTY OF )

being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is

(Sole owner, a partner, president, secretary, etc.)

of the party making the foregoing Bid that such Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said Submitters has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed directly or indirectly, with any Bidders or person to put in a sham Bid, or that such other person shall refrain from offering and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly sought by agreement or collusion, or communication of conference, with any person, to fix the bid price of affiant or any other Bidders, or to fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said bid price, or that of any other Bidders to secure any advantage against OWNER any person interested in the proposed Contract; and that all statements in said Bid are true; and further, that such Bidders has not, directly or indirectly submitted this bid, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or date relative thereto to any association or to any member or agent thereof.

Bidder

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20 .

State County Notary Public in and for

My commission expires .

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LEGAL / LITIGATION STATEMENT FORM

Disclose any litigation within the last five (5) years in which a claim has been made against the bidder/proposer/offeror, affiliated companies, and/or any principals thereof (and including sub-contractors representing over 10% of the overall awarded contract value) that in any way was related to professional work, job performance, or project/job management (to include without limitation contractual, personnel, performance, and/or payment issues). Explain the issues involved in these cases as part of your submittal. Attach additional pages if necessary. It is not sufficient that there are accessible public records in existence that provide this information. Failure to provide complete disclosure may result in your disqualification from this solicitation. If there are none, please specify “NONE”, below.

Bidder/Proposer/Offeror Name:

Authorized Signature:

Authorized Signer’s Printed Name:

Authorized Signer’s Title:

Date:

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RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT FORM

By signing this form, the bidder/proposer/offeror:

1. Has, or has the ability to obtain, the resources, financial and otherwise, to satisfy all of the contract’s requirements; and

2. Is legally qualified to contract with Horry County (or provide sub-contract services); and

3. Does not have a record of consistent unsatisfactory performance in previous contracts with Horry County or any other public or private entity; and

4. Has proposed, bid, or quoted a price pursuant to which the bidder, quoter, or offeror can successfully meet the requirements of the procurement; and

5. Has no unresolved surety claims; and

6. Has not been party to a contract which was terminated for cause for alleged conduct on its part.

Bidder/Proposer/Offeror Name:

Authorized Signature:

Authorized Signer’s Printed Name:

Authorized Signer’s Title:

Date:

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DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

In accordance with Section 44-107-30, South Carolina Code of Laws (1976), as amended, and as a condition precedent to the execution of this agreement, the undersigned will provide drug-free workplace by:

1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensations, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of the prohibition;

2. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:

a. The dangers of drug abuse in a workplace;

b. The person’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and

d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug violation;

3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the agreement be given a copy of the statement required by item 1;

4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by item 1 that, as a condition of employment of this agreement, the employee will:

a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and

b. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after the conviction;

5. Notifying the South Carolina Department of Transportation within ten days after receiving notice under item 4b from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of the conviction;

6. Imposing a sanction on, or requiring the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance, or rehabilitation program by, any employee convicted as required in Section 44-107-50; and

7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Bidder’s Signature Date

Bidder’s Name Company Name

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CERTIFICATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

I, , hereby certify on (name and title of bidder’s official) behalf of , (name of bidder) that to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a

Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any

Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of

Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying, " in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

The Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Chap. 38, Administrative Remedies for False Claims and Statements, apply to this certification and disclosure, if any.

Signature of Bidder’s Authorized Official Date

Printed Name and Title of Bidder’s Authorized Official

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CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under the applicable CFR covering New Restrictions on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement). The certification shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Agency determines to award the covered transaction or cooperative agreement.

As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented under the applicable CFR, for prospective participants in covered transactions, as defined in the applicable CFR.

A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity…