Cripple Creek Stream Improvement and Riparian Area Reclamation (SCIIP) Project Plan Set

This plan set document supports Greenville County, South Carolina's Invitation for Bids (IFB #26002) for the Cripple Creek Stream Improvement and Riparian Area Reclamation project, an 800-foot stream restoration initiative within the Reedy River watershed. The project scope encompasses comprehensive stream restoration including bank regrading to a 3:1 slope minimum, installation of soil lifts, coir matting, and turf reinforcement matting, construction of boulder walls, and implementation of various bank toe treatments. Instream features to be installed include cross vanes, boulder/constructed riffles, stream drops, j-hook vanes, and single arm vanes, along with extensive riparian and wetland restoration through native plant establishment across multiple ecological zones. The non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for July 11, 2025, with bid submissions due August 1, 2025, at 3:15 pm. The contract award is anticipated for September 8, 2025, with a 90-calendar day completion timeline and liquidated damages of $250 per day for late completion.

The engineer's estimate for the total project is $706,259.40, which includes a 5% contingency of $33,631.40. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond along with performance and payment bonds, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in general liability and automobile liability. The evaluation criteria emphasize cost, with 99% of scoring based on pricing and 1% on responsiveness. The project provides cost-saving opportunities through free boulder materials available from the Twin Chimneys Landfill stockpile and no tipping fees for spoil material disposal. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar stream restoration projects, provide references, and comply with federal and state regulations, including the Illegal Immigration Reform Act. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly indicated in the procurement documents.