BRACE Bid Plans Summary

This is a bid plans document for the Buckwalter Recreation Athletic Complex Expansion project issued by Beaufort County, South Carolina. The project scope encompasses the construction of four artificial turf soccer fields, a new restroom building with renovations to an existing restroom facility, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, storm water management systems, associated utilities, site and sports lighting, site furnishings, and comprehensive planting and irrigation systems across 142.91 acres. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Portal by December 9, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract term is 540 days from the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to commence work within 15 calendar days of receiving notice. No specific award date is provided; awards will be made following the bid opening and evaluation process.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and comply with South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Edition 2025. Payment terms are structured as monthly progress payments at 90% of completed work with 10% retainage held until final completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $600 per calendar day for project delays. The project includes mandatory small and minority business participation requirements, with bidders required to submit Good Faith Efforts Checklists and Proposed Utilization Plans. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage with Beaufort County named as additional insured and maintain either a valid contractor's license or Irrigation Association Certification. Funding is sourced through state, federal, and/or Beaufort County appropriations, though no specific total project budget is stated in the available documentation.