Design-Build_Vehicle_Garage_and_Renovations_to_Existing_Structure.pdf

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County of Greenwood, SC

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

2025-RFP-001

DESIGN-BUILD VEHICLE GARAGE AND RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING

STRUCTURE

RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2025

RESPONSE DEADLINE: March 24, 2025, 3:00 pm

Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.

2025-RFP-001 Design-Build Vehicle Garage and Renovations to Existing Structure

INTRODUCTION

SUMMARY

Greenwood County is seeking proposals from qualified General Contractors for the design and construction of a vehicle garage and the renovation of two existing structures at 1025 Deadfall Rd. East, Greenwood, SC

(Parcel ID # 6857-190-747). The project includes building a single-story garage designed to accommodate ten

(10) ambulances and two (2) utility trailers, as well as renovating the two existing structures on the property.

This request aims to evaluate the combined qualifications, design plans, and cost proposals of potential contractors to ensure the selection of a partner that best serves the interests of Greenwood County. Proposals will be assessed based on the Selection Guidelines provided in the Request for Proposals.

TIMELINE

Bid Release Date: February 25, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory): March 3, 2025, 12:00pm

1025 Deadfall Rd. East, Greenwood, SC 29649

Question Submission Deadline: March 14, 2025, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025, 3:00pm

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

Vendor are encourage to attend the Non-Mandatory Pre-Preposal Meeting will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 12:00 pm located at 1025 Deadfall Rd. East, Greenwood, SC 29649.

QUESTIONS

Questions concerning this RFP’s specifications, or the identity of any omissions or discrepancies be submitted via the e-Procurement Porta located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/greenwoodsc, by Friday, March 14, 2025at 5:00 pm (local time).

All answers to inquiries will be posted on the County’s e-Procurement Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

ADDENDUM

Only changes made in writing by addendum and posted to the County’s e-Procurement Portal will be considered official. Answers provided verbally should not be considered.

Bidders are required to register for an account via the County’s e-Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov.

Once the bidder has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking

“Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/greenwoodsc.

SCOPE OF WORK

Overall Project Details

The garage will be constructed at 1025 Deadfall Rd. East and will be a pre-engineered steel building, single story, approximately 100'x60’ (6,000 SF). The building should contain room for ten (10) ambulances (with power cables for plugging the units in; 30Amp/location), and two utility trailers which can be a separate attachment off the corner of the building. The interior should also contain a utility closet for spare equipment with a sink for cleaning purposes. Another addition to this project will be a closet to hold oxygen cylinders which will be accessible from both the interior and exterior of the structure.

An Infrared Heating unit will be added to the ceiling to compensate for the cold months. The exterior of the structure should have ample lighting for operational safety during peak hours. A generator will be added (natural gas) with all needed equipment which will serve as backup power for the structure in the event of local power outage. The parking lot shall be resurfaced with concrete to include parking spaces. The parking lot shall be 6” thick, 4000 psi rated extended to the complex entry. The building will need to have ten, 12’x12’ overhead doors for the entry and exit to the structure and two additional personnel entrance doors with an awning located at the front of the building. A drainage system will need to be considered for washing vehicles on the interior of the structure. The project shall address the particular laws governing the development of this structure in South Carolina, including but not limited to, building codes, Greenwood County zoning ordinances and codes relative to DPH/DES.

The Second phase of this project will consist of renovations to the primary and secondary existing structures. This initiative includes the addition of a generator to the primary structure, and the installation of a generator, along with replacement

HVAC systems, in the secondary structure. Further information can be obtained in the list of work provided in this RFP. The primary objective of this project is to enhance the functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal of both structures, ensuring they meet modern standards and effectively serve the community’s needs. The successful design/build, and renovation contractor will be responsible for providing Architectural, Structural, and MEP drawings and specifications, as-built drawings, civil site drawings; apply for and obtain all required building permits, tap fees, etc. as may be required. The successful

Design/Build/Renovation Contractor will provide insurance and bonds as required and will construct the proposed facility and the associated site improvements in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• The Design/Build/Renovation Contractor or its principals are not currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority.

• The Design/Build/Renovation Contractor or its principals have not been terminated for cause or currently in default on any Greenwood County contract.

• Design/Build/Renovation Contractor must have sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work. At the time of issuance, all insurance and bonds must be issued by a company licensed to transact the business of insurance in the State of South Carolina.

Scope of Work: Design and Build of Vehicle Garage

The new facility shall be an approximately 6,000 SF metal building and should also include:

A. Two (2) rooms, one for equipment storage (builders recommendation), and one for oxygen storage

(8’x8’ approx.)

B. Ten (10) entry/exit bay doors. The bay shall have ten (10) 12 ft. wide by 12 ft. high power operated overhead doors.

Doors shall be insulated steel sectional doors, with one section containing vision panels at eye level with safety sensors included.

C. Two (2) personnel entrance/exit doors with an awning. One at the front and one at the side or rear.

D. Provide metal liner panels on interior walls of bays. Panels shall extend from floor level to 8’-0” above finished floor.

E. Exhaust fan with replacement air shutters (ventilation per code requirement).

F. Heating: the vehicle bay shall be heated via natural gas fed infrared tube heater(s) with a tube length determined by the manufacturer for the recommended square footage.

G. Provide at least one floor drain per vehicle in bays (for washing).

H. Electrical: In addition to lighting and outlets as required by code and convenience, the bay shall contain one (1) overhead electrical drop per bay door (30Amp) located on driver side of vehicle as directed by the owner.

I. Indoor water spigot (enough to facilitate washing multiple vehicles simultaneously).

J. A storage room (approx. size recommended by builder).

K. Standing seam, metal roof.

L. 6” thick, 4000 psi concrete in the parking lot.

M. Provide steel pipe bollards filled with concrete at each side of truck bay doors to prevent damage to doors.

N. Exterior Lighting: Provide a minimum of 4 wall mounted LED exterior lights at building that are photocell activated.

Minimum 80-watt fixtures required. The lighting should be aesthetically pleasing.

O. LED interior lighting

Scope of Work: Renovations to Primary and Secondary Structures

The proposed renovations encompass a comprehensive scope of work, detailed as follows:

A. Exterior and Structural Upgrades: The primary facility will undergo a complete repainting of the exterior. The roof will be replaced to improve both its visual appeal and durability, along with replacement of all the gutter systems to match. All windows will be replaced with high-performance units rated to withstand wind speeds of up to 140 mph

(DP Rating of 40), ensuring resilience against Category 4 hurricanes.

B. Power Supply: To maintain operational capacity during power outages, a generator will be installed, capable of supplying 100% (+) to accommodate additional wattage usage of the primary structure’s power needs. An additional generator will be added to the secondary structure which will also meet 100% (+) of the structure’s needs.

C. Access Improvements: Improvements will be made to access the right side of the building, including the installation of an approved safety ladder for roof access and an upgraded access door to facilitate safer entry.

D. Kitchen Renovation: The kitchen will be significantly upgraded with the replacement of all appliances, and a refreshed appearance achieved through painted cabinetry and new hardware. An ice machine will be installed, meeting all necessary plumbing requirements and regulations. A dishwasher and garbage disposal will also be installed. A power outlet will be installed along with a CAT5 connection will be installed to facilitate adding a television.

E. Awning and Lighting Enhancements: The awning on the left side of the primary building will be replaced and painted to match structure, with light fixtures upgraded to energy-efficient LED lighting to enhance both safety and functionality. This lighting will operate using a photo sensor feature for turning on. The gutter system will also be installed, including the placement of a downspout.

F. Entry/Exit Doors: The entry doorways located at the front, left side, and rear of the facility will be replaced with DP

40-rated glass doors designed to withstand Category 4 hurricanes, ensuring enhanced safety and security.

G. Installation of Bollards: Bollards will be installed outside the front doorway to prevent vehicles entering the front of the structure, further enhancing the safety of the facility.

H. HVAC System: The HVAC system (Only 2 of 3) will be replaced at the secondary building and will meet all requirements to properly heat and cool the current square footage (20 tons total between units).

I. Audio/Video: Audio/Video equipment installation will be part of this project. This installation will be done in the primary building and will serve the needs for future EOC operations.

J. Parking Lot: The parking lot will be resurfaced with 8” thick, sealed 4000 psi concrete with welded wire fabric for all areas indicated on diagram. Additional parking spaces will be added as shown in the attached photo. All areas will be shown at the recommended pre-bid meeting scheduled for this RFP. Additional parking spaces will be added per the attached sketch. All parking spaces will be restriped along with the added striping in front of the secondary building.

The spaces in front of the secondary building will need to have ADA spacing included.

K. Bathrooms: The bathrooms (men/women) in the secondary structure will be completely redone to include all work to the existing showers. A system will be added to aid in privacy separation from the toilet area and the showers, and must be ADA compliant.

Outcome and Performance Standards

Full renovation services will include, but are not limited to, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, engineering, code compliance review, general contracting, and landscape design.

Contract Documents produced by the Renovations team shall be in compliance with current State of SC and Greenwood

County Regulations and meet all ADA requirements. In addition, the design of the proposed facility shall comply with the following:

• 2021 South Carolina Building Code

• 2021 South Carolina Plumbing Code

• 2021 South Carolina Mechanical Code

• 2020 NFPA 70 Electrical Code

• 2021 South Carolina Fire Code

• 2021 IBC and ICC/ANSI A117.1 –Latest Edition Accessibility Code

• SCDPH/DES SWPPP Requirements

• SCDOT Requirement

• Meeting ADA requirements

Any required drawings and specifications must be approved by Greenwood County Engineering Department, to ensure compatibility with other County buildings, and necessary functionality and quality for operations and maintenance.

Site Requirements

Building Location: The buildings are located as indicated at 1025 Deadfall Road East, Greenwood, SC 29649 (Parcel ID # 6857-

190-747).

Landscaping:

An allowance will be incorporated into the overall project cost for the removal of brush located at the front and left sides of the structure. This area will be replaced with landscape matting and mulch, selected by the county to enhance the visual appeal and sustainability of the site.

Drainage:

Any water drainage from the installed ice machine will comply with proper installation codes.

This description outlines the key components of the work to be completed as part of the renovation project, emphasizing compliance with local regulations and commitment to creating a functional and welcoming environment.

INFORMATION TO PROPOSERS

PROPOSERS RESPONSIBILITIES

Each Proposer shall become familiar with the project site, the scope of the proposed work, and the quantity of work and will be held responsible to examine, and to fully comply with all the Contract Documents, to be defined in the contract.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County’s e-Procurement Portal: Greenwood County e-

Procurement Portal on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm(local time).

STANDARD OF QUALITY

Equipment, material or articles, if herein specified, are all of design or construction as selected for this

Contract, and they shall be construed as being a minimum standard. Should the Proposer desire to quote on equipment, materials, or articles claimed to be equal to that specified he may do so, provided that he shall submit complete descriptive matter of such other equipment, materials or articles ten (10) days prior to the proposal opening. Specific requirements of the detail requirements in regard to substitution of other vendor’s products will take precedence over this section if such are included in that section of the RFP.

ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any proposal which is incomplete, obscure, conditional, or otherwise irregular, or which has erasures or corrections in prices, or in which unit prices are omitted or are obviously unbalanced, may be rejected.

However, the County Manager reserves the right to waive informalities on the basis of its best interests.

PROPOSAL CHECK OR BOND

Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, bank cashier’s check, or a proposal bond, for not less than five percent (5%) of a base proposal, payable to the County as security for execution of Contract, etc., under terms embodied in the form of proposal. If Proposal Bond is used, it must be executed by the Proposer, and must have corporate surety satisfactory to the County and be authorized to conduct business in SC.

QUALIFICATIONS OF PROPOSERS

Before any award is made, the County may require satisfactory evidence to show that the Proposer is fully prepared in every way to perform the management, furnish specified labor, equipment, supplies, and certifications required to renovate this project. Proposers must be located within a reasonable distance of the project location to ensure minimal travel cost and timely response to problems that may occur after project completion.

LIMIT OF PROPOSAL WITHDRAWAL

No proposal may be withdrawn within ninety (90) days after scheduled time for proposal submittal.

EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT AND BONDS

Before a contract can be awarded, the successful Proposer will be required within fourteen (14) calendar days following notification of selection to furnish to the County, in at least three (3) counterparts, the Performance

Bond and the Payment Bond in the forms substantially prescribed for execution of proposals excepting that all members shall have corporate surety satisfactory to the County, and authorized to conduct business in South

Carolina; shall be paid for by the Contractor and shall be for 100% of the Contract Price. Following delivery of the properly executed bonds, the County may award the Contract. Following notice of award, the successful

Proposer shall sign and deliver to the County in at least three (3) counterparts, the Renovation Agreement required by the Contract Documents.

TIME FOR BEGINNING AND COMPLETING WORK

The Contractor shall commence work within fourteen (14) days of the date specified in the notice to proceed and shall complete work within an agreed upon schedule after the date the notice to proceed is issued.

PAYMENT OF WAGES, RELEASE OF LIEN, AND PERIODIC PAYMENTS

The contractor shall pay all employees for all hours worked in accordance with applicable laws. Monthly invoices may be submitted for progress payments. County may request that each invoice shall include certified payrolls for all employees working on the project. Invoices for stored materials shall be accompanied by proof of the stored materials, i.e., invoices.

LOCATION OF WORK

The proposed work is located in Greenwood County,1025 Deadfall Road East, Greenwood, SC 29649 (Parcel ID # 6857-

190-747). Proposers must be located within a reasonable distance of the property to adequately respond to future warranty issues and repairs.

COLLUSIVE PROPOSALS

More than one proposal or one contract from an individual, a firm or partnership, corporation, or an association under the same name or different names will not be considered. Reasonable grounds for believing that the Proposer is interested in more than one proposal for the same work will cause the rejection of all proposals in which such Proposer is interested. Any or all proposals will be rejected if there is any reason for believing that collusion exists among any of the Proposers; participants in such collusion will not be considered in future proposals.

PROHIBITION OF GRATUITIES

It shall be unethical for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any County employee, or for any County employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling, determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter, pertaining to any program requirement or an agreement or subcontract, or to any solicitation or qualification therefore.

RIGHT TO PROTEST

Any prospective bidder or offeror who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation of a contract or intended award shall protest to the Procurement Officer. The protest must be in writing, submitted to the

Procurement Officer, and shall set forth the grounds of the protest and the relief requested with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided. Protests must be received by mail or hand delivered within seven (7) days from the date of intended award to the following address:

Greenwood County Administration

Attn: Anita Baylor, Procurement Officer

600 Monument Street, Box P-103

Park Plaza, Suite 102

Greenwood, SC 29646

AWARD OF CONTRACT

All bidders must certify that if awarded a contract they will comply with all applicable provisions of The Drug-free Workplace Act, Title 44, Chapter 107 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended.

INSURANCE

Successful proposer shall be required to provide insurance as stated below and as required by other provisions of the RFP. This insurance is to be on the comprehensive form, shall protect the Contractor, and shall be written to include Greenwood County against any/all claims arising from injuries to the public, or damage to property of others arising out of any act or omission of the Contractor, his agents, employees or subcontractors.

The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall carry Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance with the statutory limits applying to employer’s liability ($100,000.00) covering all employees employed by him or Subcontractors while engaged under this Contract.

The Contractor shall carry comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of liability not less than:

Bodily Injury: $1,000,000.00 - Each Person

$1,000,000.00 - Each Accident

Property Damage: $1,000,000.00 - Each Accident

$2,000,000.00 - Aggregate

The liability coverage under this policy shall contain no exclusion relative to blasting, explosive, collapse of buildings or damage to underground property. Liability limits under this policy shall be not less than the following:

Bodily Injury: $1,000,000.00 Each Person

$1,000,000.00 Each Accident

Property Damage: $1,000,000.00 Each Accident

$2,000,000.00 Aggregate

The Contractor shall carry comprehensive fleet liability policy with limits of liability not less than:

Bodily Injury: $1,000,000.00 - Each Person

$1,000,000.00 - Each Accident

Property Damage: $1,000,000.00 - Each Accident

Fire, Windstorm and Vandalism insurance shall be carried and maintained by the Contractor in the name of the Owner and General Contractor as their interest may appear.

The Contractor and Subcontractors shall submit certificates of insurance to Owner at the same time as signed contracts and bonds.

AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS

S.C. LAW CLAUSE

Upon award of an agreement for these services, the person, partnership, association, or corporation to whom the award is made must comply with local and State laws which require such person or entity to be authorized and/or licensed to do business in Greenwood County. Notwithstanding the fact that applicable statutes may exempt or exclude the successful company from requirements excluding the company from being authorized and/or licensed to do business in Greenwood County, these requirements are in effect. By submission of this signed qualification, the company agrees to subject itself to the jurisdiction and process of the Eighth Judicial

Circuit Court of Greenwood County, as to all matters and disputes arising or to arise under the agreement and the performance thereof including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses or fees levied by State or local government.

COMPANY RESPONSIBILITY

Each company shall fully acquaint itself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the execution of the work under the conditions of this proposal. The failure or omission of a company to acquaint itself with existing conditions shall in no way relieve them of any obligation with respect to this proposal or to the agreement.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The company will take affirmative action in complying with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair employment and employment of the disabled and concerning the treatment of all employees, without regard or discrimination by reason of race, religion, sex, national origin, or physical disability.

PRIME CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Company will be required to assume sole responsibility for the complete effort, as required by this RFP.

The County will consider the company to be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual matters.

SUBCONTRACTING

If any part of the work covered by this RFP is to be subcontracted, the company shall identify the subcontracting organization and the contractual arrangements made with same. All subcontractors must be approved by the County. The successful company will also furnish the corporate or company name and the names of the officers of any subcontractors engaged by the vendor. The County reserves the right to reject any or all subcontractors and require substitution of a firm qualified to participate in the work as specified herein. Subcontractors will be bound by this agreement and this obligation must be included in Prime and

Subcontractors agreements.

OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL

Ownership of all data, material, and documentation; including, but not limited to, architectural plans and drawings, originated and prepared for the County pursuant to this agreement shall belong exclusively to the

County. The County has the ability to utilize all data, material, and documentation in any manner or format deemed in the best interest of the County in the County’s sole discretion for this project and for any future project as determined in the best interest of Greenwood County. The use and/or reuse shall be at no additional cost to Greenwood County.

NONRESIDENT TAXPAYERS

If the company is a South Carolina nonresident taxpayer and the agreement amount is $10,000 or more, the company acknowledges and understands that in the event it is awarded an agreement, the Company shall submit a Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit (State form #1-312-6/94), before an agreement can be signed. Affidavit must certify that the nonresident taxpayer is registered with the S.C. Department of Revenue or the S.C. Secretary of State’s Office, in accordance with Section 12-9-310(A) (2) (3) of S.C. Code of Laws

(1976) as amended.

INDEMNITY

The Company hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the County, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, fines, fees, expenses, penalties, suits, proceedings, actions and cost of actions, including attorney’s fees for trial and on appeal of any kind and nature arising or growing out of or in any way connected with the performance of the Agreement, whether by act of omissions of the company, its agents, servants, employees or others, or because of or due to the mere existence of the Agreement between the parties.

TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT

The County Manager has the right to terminate for default if the company fails to perform the Work, if the company fails to perform the Work within the time specified in the Agreement, or if the company fails to perform any other provisions of the Agreement. If exercised, the County becomes the owner of documents that are paid for and may utilize them in any manner the County deems appropriate.

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE

The County may without cause terminate this agreement in whole or in part at any time for its convenience. In such instance, an adjustment shall be made to the company for the reasonable costs of the work performed through the date of termination. Termination costs do not include lost profits, consequential damages, delay damages, unabsorbed or under absorbed overhead of the company or its subcontractors. The failure of the

Company to include a termination for convenience clause into its subcontracts and material purchase orders shall not expose the County to liability for lost profits in conjunction with a termination for convenience settlement or equitable adjustment. The company expressly waives any claims for lost profit or consequential damages, delay damages, or indirect costs which may arise from the County’s election to terminate this agreement in whole or in part for its convenience. The County has the ability to utilize all data, material, and documentation in any manner or format deemed in the best interest of the County in the County’s sole discretion.

NON-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

This agreement shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds by Management, and

Greenwood County Council. If County Council does not appropriate the funding needed for this product, Greenwood County will not be obligated to pay the contract price. No act or omission by Greenwood County, which is attributable to non-appropriation of funds, shall constitute a breach of or default under this agreement.

PROPOSAL CONTENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

All proposals must be submitted by an authorized representative who certifies having read the Request for

Proposal (RFP) in its entirety and who has the legal authority to bind the entity.

PROPOSAL CONTENTS

To facilitate review of your Proposal by Greenwood County, it is requested that your submission be no longer than fifteen (15) pages and conform to the following format:

A. Cover Sheet – list project title, General Contract name, address, telephone number, and name of a contact person for questions concerning the Proposal submitted. For individual proprietors, the cover sheet must include the individual's business address and any trade names used. For partnerships, the cover sheet must list the names and addresses of all partners and the partnership's business name and address. For corporations, the cover sheet must indicate the state of incorporation and the principal office address. It must also include the name of the officer of the corporation (President or Vice

President) who certifies having read the RFP in its entirety. For all other forms of business entities, including but not limited to limited liability companies (LLCs) and cooperatives, the cover sheet must include the entity’s official name, principal business address, and any other relevant legal identifiers, along with the individual's name who has the authority to bind the entity.

B. Experience of the Firm – provide a listing of your team’s prior experience and qualifications in renovations for projects similar in size, scope, and complexity. Provide a list of similar projects completed within the past five (5) years.

C. References – Provide the name, address, and contact information for at least three (3) references familiar with the quality of the work completed by the Contractor on similar projects or projects with similar elements.

BONDING/INSURANCE

Provide evidence of capacity to provide bonding in the amount of your proposed costs (e.g. a letter from your

Surety agent stating that one or more Sureties will issue bonds in the amount of proposed price if your team is selected) and a copy of the firm’s certificate of insurance, showing the firm’s current limits of commercial general liability, employer’s liability, business automobile liability and professional liability.

Upload a copy of your bond ability and certificate(s) of insurance in the VENDOR SUBMISSION CHECKLIST section of this RFP.

BID BOND

Include a Bid Bond or Security in the amount of 5% of the bid price.

Upload a copy of your Bond or Security in the VENDOR SUBMISSION CHECKLIST section of this RFP.

PRICE PROPOSAL

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The submittal shall include a cost proposal that includes the total cost of the proposed goods and services to be provided.

Electronic Cost Proposals must be submitted in the PRICE PROPOSAL section of this RFP.

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

Companies must clearly mark as “Confidential” each part of their submittal which they consider to be proprietary information that could be exempt from disclosure under Section 30-4-40, Code of Laws of South

Carolina, 1976 as amended (Freedom of Information Act). If any part is designated as “confidential”, there must be attached to that part an explanation of how this information fits within one or more categories listed in Section 30-4-40.

Greenwood County reserves the right to determine whether this information should be exempt from disclosure and no legal action may be brought against Greenwood County and/or its agents for any determination in this regard.

SELECTION PROCESS

Upon receipt of the Proposal packages from each General Contractor, Greenwood County Administration will verify that each submission is complete. Acceptable proposals will be forwarded to the Selection Committee for evaluation.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL APPROACH

Demonstrated experience in the designing and building of structures of similar scope.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

2. COST OF PROJECT Points Based 40 (40% of Total)

3. TIMELINESS OF COMPLETION

Contractor’s proposed timeline of completion.

Points Based 35 (35% of Total)

4. REFERENCES

Information gathered from three (3) provided references for which the contractor has performed similar work in the past five (5) years.

Points Based 5 (5% of Total)

TERMS OF CONTRACT

A. All entries shall remain firm for a period of not less than ninety (90) days.

B. This solicitation does not commit Greenwood County to award an agreement, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal and of any supplementary presentation, or to procure or contract for the articles of goods or services. Greenwood County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Requests for Proposals received as a result of this solicitation, to negotiate with all qualified firms, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this solicitation if it is in the best interest of the

County to do so.

C. The contract agreement will be made between the County and the successful General Contractor on the County standard contract forms.

D. A contract may be awarded to the Proposer whose proposal is within the competitive range and determined to be in the best interest of Greenwood County.

E. Greenwood County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals received in response to this Request for Proposals. Greenwood County will not pay for any costs incurred by the submitting

General Contractor in preparation of a response to the Request for Proposals, or any costs associated with negotiations prior to the awarding of a contract.

F. Greenwood County reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals, or cancel any negotiations resulting from this RFP, or decline to enter into a contract for the proposed work of this project if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

G. Greenwood County reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any ideas in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the company of the conditions contained in this Request for Proposals unless clearly and expressly noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between Greenwood County and the firm selected.

H. Failure to submit all required information may in the sole determination of Greenwood County be deemed as a nonresponsive proposal.

I. Prohibition of Gratuities: It shall be unethical for any person to offer, give, or agree to give any County employee, or for any County employee to solicit, demand, accept, or agree to accept from another person, a gratuity or an offer of employment in connection with any decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a purchase request, influencing the content of any specification or procurement standard, rendering of advice, investigation, auditing, or in any other advisory capacity in any proceeding or application, request for ruling, determination, claim or controversy, or other particular matter, pertaining to any program requirement or an agreement or subcontract, or to any solicitation or qualification therefore.

PRICE PROPOSAL

VEHICLE GARAGE: DESIGN BUILD AND RENOVATIONS

Line Item Description Unit of Measure Unit Cost

1 Total Cost to Design and Build a New 6000 sqft. Vehicle

Garage as identified in the Scope of Work.

Lump Sum

2 Total Cost for Renovations to Primary and Secondary

Structures Lump Sum

VENDOR SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Bid Certificfation*

By submitting this proposal, you certify that you have read the Request for Proposal (RFP) in its entirety, agree to all its terms and conditions, and affirm that you have the legal authority to bind your entity to these terms.

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*Response required

Cover Sheet*

Upload your cover sheet here.

*Response required

Experience of Firm*

Upload your Experience of your Firm here.

*Response required

References*

Upload your References here.

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Surety Bonding/Certificate of Insurance*

Upload a copy of evidence of your capacity to provide bonding in the amount of your proposed price (e.g. a letter from your Surety agent stating that one or more Sureties will issue bonds in the amount of your proposed price if your team is selected) and a copy of the firm’s certificate of insurance, showing the firm’s current limits of commercial general liability, employer’s liability, business automobile liability and professional liability.

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Bid Bond/Security*

Upload a copy of your Bid Bond, certified check, or bank cashier’s check for not less than five percent (5%) of the base proposal.

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Drug Free Workplace Certification*

By submitting a Bid, the Bidder certifies that, if awarded a contract, the Bidder will comply with all applicable provisions of The Drug-free Workplace Act, Title 44, Chapter 107 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended.

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Bid Certification*

You agree to hold your Bid open for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days after the Opening Date. You agree that your bid can be made public under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C § 552. Greenwood County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities.

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Contractor License Information*

List your License Number, Classification, License Group Number and Qualifying Party Information here.

Firm will be disqualified if firm does not possess a valid and current South Carolina Contractor’s license for the project.

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Non-Discrimination Statement*

The Company certifies that:

• No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender in connection with any RFP submitted to

Greenwood County or the performance of any agreement resulting there from.

• That it is and shall be the policy of this Company to provide equal opportunity to all businesspersons seeking to contract or otherwise interested in contracting with this Company, including those companies owned and controlled by racial minorities, cultural minorities, and women;

• In connection herewith, we acknowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of, understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum practicable opportunities to do business with this Company.

• That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as part of and incorporated by reference into any agreement or portion thereof which this company may hereafter obtain and;

• That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of agreement entitling the Greenwood

County to declare the agreement in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights and remedies, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the agreement, termination of the agreement, suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities, and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on an agreement.

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