BRACE_Plan_Set_Approved_04_08_25.pdf

The file BRACE_Plan_Set_Approved_04_08_25.pdf is a project document for the Buckwalter Recreation Athletic Complex Expansion, a comprehensive construction project by Beaufort County, South Carolina. The project involves developing a 142.91-acre multi-purpose sports and recreational facility, which includes constructing four artificial turf soccer fields, a new restroom building, renovating an existing restroom, creating parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, storm water management facilities, site and sports lighting, site furnishings, and comprehensive planting and irrigation systems. The project is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB #120925), with sealed bids to be electronically submitted through the Procurement Portal by December 9, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled virtually on October 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and the contract time is set at 540 days from the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to commence work within 15 calendar days of receiving the notice.

The project will be funded through state, federal, and/or Beaufort County appropriations, with payment terms structured as monthly progress payments at 90% of completed work and a 10% retainage released upon final completion. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and comply with South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2025 Edition). The procurement includes specific requirements for small and minority business participation, mandating a Good Faith Efforts Checklist and a Proposed Utilization Plan. Contractors must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and provide comprehensive insurance coverage. Liquidated damages are set at $600 per calendar day for project delays, and contractors must be licensed or have Irrigation Association Certification. The project aims to create a high-quality recreational facility for Beaufort County citizens, with technical specifications requiring a minimum water pressure of 115 psi and comprehensive system installation standards.