Highway_178_Water_Line_Extension_(Addendum_#3_Revision).pdf

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INVITATION FOR BID

No. 2025-41

Highway 178 Water Line Extension

Publish Date May 12, 2025

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-

Mandatory)

May 21, 2025, 11:00am

Water & Sewer Headquarters, 235

Deming Way, Summerville, SC

29483

Last Day for Questions June 3, 2025, 5:00pm

Bid Opening June 12, 2025, 2:00pm

Table Of Contents

1. SECTION ONE: SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Scope of Work

2. SECTION TWO: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND SOLICITATION-SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. Written Questions Deadline

2.2. Bid Submittal Process

2.3. Bid Submittal Deadline

2.4. Term of Agreement

2.5. Payment to Contractor

2.6. Shipping

2.7. Permits and Licenses

2.8. Security Required

2.9. Additional Information

3. SECTION THREE: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1. Preparation, Submission and Withdrawal of Bids

3.2. Non-Collusion Oath

3.3. Bidder Representations

3.4. Award of Contract

3.5. Notice of Award of Contract

3.6. Contract Document

3.7. Inspections and Testing

3.8. Modification

3.9. Notice to Proceed

3.10. Bidder's Qualifications

3.11. Subcontractors

3.12. Indemnification

3.13. Termination

3.14. State and Local Taxes

3.15. Drug-Free Workplace Act

3.16. Insurance Requirements

3.17. Utilization by Other Public Agencies Clause

3.18. All County Departments Eligible to Purchase

3.19. Confidential Information

3.20. Intellectual Property

4. SECTION FOUR: SAMPLE CONTRACT

4.1. Sample Contract

5. SECTION FIVE: ATTACHMENTS, REQUIRED FORMS AND INFORMATION

5.1. Bid Proposal

5.2. Vendor Questionnaire

5.3. Attachments and Exhibits

Attachments:

A - ATTACHMENT A DCWS Hwy 178 Water Line Extension.Specifications

B - ATTACHMENT B DCWS Hwy 178 Water Line Ext 05-12-2025 Plans

C - ATTACHMENT C Sample Contract

1. SECTION ONE: SPECIFICATIONS

1.1. Scope of Work

1.1.1. Highway 178 Water Line Extension Specifications

A. Dorchester County is seeking bids from qualified and experienced Class WL (Water & Sewer Lines) contractors interested in completing the Highway 178 Water Line Extension Project. Project consists of installation of approximately 15,659 LF of 12-inch water main, 135 LF of 20-inch steel casing, sixteen (16) fire hydrants, nine (9)

12-inch gate valves, and necessary appurtenances.

B. The Class WL Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the Work found in Attachment A (DCWS Highway 178 Water Line Extension – IFB Specifications for

Bid) and Attachment B (DCWS Highway 178 Water Line Extension – IFB Drawings for Bid) and as according to the terms and conditions found in the entire solicitation document.

C. Work shall be substantially completed within 180 days of Notice to Proceed.

D. This project is being funded in whole or in part by the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP), which is administered by the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) and funded by federal State and

Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). All federal SLFRF requirements and SCIIP requirements will apply to the contract. All contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and may not be debarred from doing business with the federal government. Respondents on this work will be required to comply with all applicable federal regulations, including those listed in the Contract Documents.

2. SECTION TWO: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND SOLICITATION-SPECIFICATIONS

2.1. Written Questions Deadline

The last day and time for submittal of written questions shall be no later than Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

2.2. Bid Submittal Process

Bids may be submitted online, in person, or mailed. The County’s preferred method of bid submittal is electronically through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. County Bids may be found by visiting the following link:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/dorchestercountysc

Bidders may also mail or hand-deliver their bids as described in Section Three, section "Preparation, Submission and

Withdrawal of Bids".

2.3. Bid Submittal Deadline

Bids will be received until Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm, after which time they will be publicly read. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders are invited to attend the opening of this bid at the time stated above.

2.4. Term of Agreement

The successful Contractor shall have One Hundred and Eighty (180) Calendar Days to substantially complete this

Project.

2.5. Payment to Contractor

Payment shall be due within thirty (30) days of approved invoices.

2.6. Shipping

Shipping terms shall be F.O.B. Destination.

2.7. Permits and Licenses

The successful Bidder shall, without additional expense to the County, be responsible for obtaining and maintaining all necessary licenses and permits required by the State of South Carolina, a municipality or the County or any other authority having jurisdiction.

2.8. Security Required

2.8.1. Bid Security

Any bid over $25,000 must be accompanied by a bid bond acceptable to the County. Bid bonds must be issued by a corporate surety registered and authorized to do business in the State of South Carolina. Bid bonds shall be payable to the

County, shall be for at least five (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid, and shall serve as a guarantee deposit that the bid will be carried out to the complete satisfaction of the County. In lieu of a bond, Bidder may submit a certified check or cashier’s check in aforesaid amount payable in U.S. funds. Checks must be delivered to the Purchasing Services Office prior to bid deadline.

2.8.2. Forfeiture of Bid Security

Nonperformance by the successful Bidder, or its failure to execute the Contract and meet performance and payment bond requirements and insurance requirements within Five (5) Business Days after issuance of Notice of Award, shall result in its bid security being forfeited as liquidated damages, and the Notice of Award and Contract will be rescinded and awarded to another Bidder. Withdrawal of a bid after the opening date and time but prior to final award after the opening date, may also result in forfeiture of bid security.

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2.8.3. Return of Bid Security

Bid security will be returned to all bidders after the successful Bidder has executed the Contract and delivered all required bonds and insurance certificates and endorsements. Bidders will not be entitled to any interest earnings on returned funds, and in the case of bid security by check, such will be returned to bidder.

2.8.4. Payment and Performance Security

The successful Bidder shall provide performance and payment bonds, in a form satisfactory to the County, in the following amounts:

Payment Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract.

Performance Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract.

The aforesaid payment and performance bonds must be issued by a corporate surety, registered and authorized to do business in South Carolina, and must be counter-signed by a licensed, authorized South Carolina agent.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds or performance bonds must file with each bond a certified and effective, dated copy of their power of attorney.

2.9. Additional Information

Questions or clarifications concerning this invitation should be posted to the solicitation on the OpenGov Procurement portal at the link provided above, or only directed by email to Rebecca Dantzler at RDantzler@DorchesterCountySC.gov.

Contact with other County personnel during the bid process may result in a determination of non-responsiveness for any bid submitted by your firm.

mailto:RDantzler@DorchesterCountySC.gov

3. SECTION THREE: TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1. Preparation, Submission and Withdrawal of Bids

A. Bids must be submitted electronically through OpenGov or on the forms furnished or copies thereof and may be manually or electronically signed. If erasures or other changes appear on the forms, each erasure or change must be initialed by the person signing the bid.

B. Bids may be electronically submitted via the OpenGov website; however, Dorchester County is not responsible if bids are not received due to website errors.

C. If bid is submitted electronically, bid security may be scanned in electronically. If the bid bond is scanned electronically, a physical copy of the bid bond may also be required to be mailed or hand-delivered after bid submission, at the discretion of the Purchasing Services Manager.

D. Mailed or hand-delivered bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope showing the solicitation number on the outside of the envelope and must be addressed to Dorchester County Purchasing Services, 201 Johnston Street, Saint George, South Carolina 29477. Each sealed envelope containing a bid shall be marked on the outside with the Bidder's complete name, address, bid number, description of services requested by IFB (i.e., Elevator

Maintenance, Road Construction), along with the due date and time. Failure to do so may result in premature opening of, or a failure to open, such bid.

E. Bids submitted after the “Opening” date and time are considered “Late Bids,” and will not be opened or considered.

F. Bids may be withdrawn by written request received from the Bidder prior to the time set for opening of bid, but not thereafter.

G. Bidders shall promptly notify the Dorchester County Purchasing Office, in writing, and no later than the last date and time for the submittal of written questions, of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error which they may discover upon examination of the IFB documents or the project premises and local conditions.

H. Bidders requiring clarification or interpretation of the IFB documents shall make a written request which must be received at the Dorchester County Purchasing Office no later than the last date and time for submittal of written questions.

I. Any interpretation, correction or change of the IFB documents will be made by addendum. It is your responsibility to monitor the Purchasing Services website by selecting Procurement Portal at www.dorchestercountysc.gov/purchasing for any additional information, revisions, or addenda that may be posted.

J. No substitutions will be considered after the Contract award except by amendment or change order.

K. Failure to submit a bid electronically or on the form requested or inclusion of any alternates, unit prices, conditions, limitations or provisions not called for, will render the bid irregular; and shall be considered sufficient cause for rejection of a bid. Failure to complete entries in all blanks on the Bid Form shall be considered cause for rejection of a bid.

3.2. Non-Collusion Oath

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A. Every bid must be accompanied by a notarized affidavit of non-collusion, executed by the Bidder or in the case of a corporation, by a duly authorized representative of said corporation. The Non-Collusion Oath is provided herein.

3.3. Bidder Representations

A. Each Bidder by submitting a bid represents that:

1. The Bidder has read and understands this IFB (including all specifications and attachments) and that their bid is made in accordance therewith.

2. The Bidder has reviewed the IFB, has become familiar with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed, and has correlated personal observations with the requirements of the proposed Contract

Documents.

3. The bid is based on the terms, materials, systems and equipment required by this IFB, without exception.

4. The Bidder is qualified to provide the services and equipment required under this IFB and, if awarded the

Contract, will do so in a professional, timely manner using Bidder's best skill and attention.

3.4. Award of Contract

A. Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) whose bid, conforming to the

IFB, is most advantageous to the County, price and other factors considered. The County reserves the right to make multiple awards based on the capacity of each Bidder, beginning with the Lowest Responsible Bidder.

B. The County reserves the right to 1) reject any or all bids and any part of a bid; 2) waive informalities, technical defects, and minor irregularities in bids received; and 3) award the bid(s) received on the basis of individual items or groups of items or the entire list of items.

C. The County shall be the sole judge of the suitability of the items or services to be provided pursuant to this IFB.

D. The County reserves the right to request the contractor/vendor’s latest financial statements and other such additional information as may be reasonably necessary to determine whether the contractor/vendor should be awarded the contract.

E. For debriefings, protests and appeals after the award of a contract, contractors are advised to consult the

Procurement Policy Manual located on the Dorchester County website at:

www.dorchestercountysc.gov/purchasing.

3.5. Notice of Award of Contract

A. The successful Bidder will be notified of acceptance of bid by a written Notice of Award of contract. The successful Bidder shall not undertake any work, and the County will not be responsible for payment for any work whatsoever undertaken by successful Bidder prior to execution of the contract by both parties.

B. The successful Bidder shall be required to submit acceptable Insurance Certificate(s) and Endorsement(s) within

Five (5) Business Days after the issuance of the Notice of Award.

3.6. Contract Document

A. The successful Bidder shall be required to execute a formal contract within Ten (10) business days after issuance of a Letter of Intent to Award.

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B. Said Contract shall be virtually identical in substance and form to the Sample Contract contained herein. The only anticipated changes will be to include additional exhibits, to fill in the blanks to identify the successful Bidder, and terms relating to compensation, or to revise the contract to accommodate corrections, changes in the scope of work, or changes pursuant to addenda issued prior to the bid opening.

C. Because the signed contract will be substantively and substantially derived from the Sample Contract, Bidder is urged to seek independent legal counsel as to any questions about the terms, conditions or provisions contained in the Sample Contract, before submitting a bid. Again, the Sample Contract, contains important legal provisions and is considered part and parcel of this IFB.

D. Bidders should raise any questions regarding the terms of the Contract, or submit requested changes in said terms, in the form of written questions or submittals, subject to the deadline for questions.

E. Failure or refusal to sign aforesaid Contract shall be grounds for the County to revoke any Letter of Intent to

Award which has been issued, for the bidder to forfeit their bid security, and for the County to award the Contract to another Bidder.

3.7. Inspections and Testing

A. Unless otherwise specified, Geotechnical and Special Inspection testing and SWPPP inspections / monitoring shall be by the Owner’s third-party agent and are not part of the Contract Sum. Inspections and tests not explicitly assigned to Owner are Contractor’s responsibility. Costs for retesting and reinspection construction that replaces or is necessitate by work that failed to comply with the Contract Documents will be charged to Contractor, and the Contract Sum will be adjusted by Change Order.

3.8. Modification

A. The County has defined this section in the Sample Contract.

3.9. Notice to Proceed

A. A Notice to Proceed will be issued after the successful Bidder has executed the Contract and has submitted acceptable performance and payment bonds (if applicable) to the County as well as other submittals specified herein as required to be delivered before the Notice to Proceed is issued.

B. The successful Bidder shall not deliver any equipment to the work site or commence work until the successful

Bidder has received a written Notice to Proceed from the Purchasing Services Manager.

3.10. Bidder's Qualifications

A. Before a bid is considered for award, the Bidder may be requested by the County to submit a statement providing additional information regarding their previous experience in performing comparable work.

3.11. Subcontractors

A. If any subcontractors will be used for this project, the successful Bidder shall provide to the Purchasing Services

Manager a list of names of any of the intended subcontractors, the subcontractor's applicable license number(s), and a description of the work to be done by each subcontractor on the Subcontractor Data Report Form included herein.

B. The successful Bidder shall not substitute other subcontractors without the written consent of the Purchasing

Services Manager.

C. The successful Bidder shall be responsible for all services performed by a subcontractor as though they had been performed by the successful Bidder. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, compliance with any applicable licensing regulations.

D. If at any time the Purchasing Services Manager determines that any subcontractor is incompetent or undesirable, the director shall notify the successful Bidder accordingly, and the successful Bidder shall take immediate steps for cancellation of the subcontract and replacement.

E. Nothing contained in any contract resulting from this IFB shall create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and the County.

F. It shall be the successful Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that all terms required in the attached Contract are incorporated into all subcontracts.

3.12. Indemnification

A. The County has defined this section in the Sample Contract.

3.13. Termination

A. The County has defined this section in the Sample Contract.

3.14. State and Local Taxes

A. Except as otherwise provided, Contract prices shall include all applicable state and local taxes.

B. The successful Bidder shall calculate that portion of the Contract which is subject to the seven percent (7%) sales and/or use tax, which amount shall be itemized and shown on all invoices, and shall be paid to South Carolina

Department of Revenue (SCDOR) by Contractor. If the successful Bidder is a non-South Carolina company, the

County will withhold said amount from all invoices and remit payment to the SCDOR, unless the Contractor furnishes County with a valid South Carolina Use Tax Registration Certificate Number.

C. The successful Bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless the County for any loss, cost, or expense incurred by, levied upon or billed to the County as a result of the successful Bidder’s failure to pay any tax of any type due in connection with this Contract.

D. The successful Bidder shall ensure that the above sections are included in all subcontracts and sub- subcontracts, and shall ensure withholding on out of state sub and sub- subcontractors to which withholding is applicable.

3.15. Drug-Free Workplace Act

A. By submitting an offer, Bidder certifies that, if awarded a contract, Bidder will comply with all applicable provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, Section 44-107-10, et seq., South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended.

3.16. Insurance Requirements

The successful bidder shall procure, maintain, and provide proof of, insurance coverage for injuries to persons and/or property damage as may arise from or in conjunction with, the work performed on behalf of the County by the bidder, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Proof of coverage as contained herein shall be submitted prior to the commencement of work and such coverage shall be maintained by the bidder for the duration of the contract period; for occurrence policies.

3.16.1. General Liability

A. Coverage shall be as broad as: Comprehensive General Liability endorsed to include Broad Form, Commercial

General Liability form including Products/Completed Operations.

Minimum Limits - General Liability:

$1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit

$1,000,000 Products & Completed Operations

$1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit

$50,000 Fire Damage Limit

$5,000 Medical Expense Limit

3.16.2. Automobile Liability

A. Coverage sufficient to cover all vehicles owned, used, or hired by the bidder, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors.

Minimum Limits - Automobile Liability:

$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

$1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit

$5,000 Medical Expense Limit

3.16.3. Workers' Compensation

A. Limits as required by the Workers' Compensation Act of SC. Employers Liability: $1,000,000.

3.16.4. Owners' & Contractors' Protective Liability

A. Policy will be in name of County. Minimum limits required are $1,000,000. Required if work is defined as a construction project where the bid total exceeds $1,000,000.

3.16.5. Professional Liability

A. Minimum limits are $1,000,000 per occurrence.

3.16.6. Coverage Provisions

A. All deductibles or self-insured retention shall appear on the certificate(s).

B. The County of Dorchester, its' officers/ officials, employees, agents and volunteers shall be added as "additional insured" as their interests may appear. This provision does not apply to Professional Liability or Workers'

Compensation/Employers' Liability.

C. The offeror's insurance shall be primary over any applicable insurance or self-insurance maintained by the

County.

D. Shall provide 30 days written notice to the County before any cancellation, suspension, or void of coverage in whole or part, where such provision is reasonable.

E. All coverage for subcontractors of the bidder shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

F. All deductibles or self-insured retention shall appear on the certificate(s) and shall be subject to approval by the

County. At the option of the County, either; the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductible or self-insured retention; or the bidder shall be required to procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related claims expenses.

G. Failure to comply with any reporting provisions of the policy(s) shall not affect coverage provided the County, its officers/officials, agents, employees and volunteers.

H. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the County, its' officers/officials, agents, employees or volunteers for any act, omission or condition of premises which the parties may be held liable by reason of negligence.

I. The bidder shall furnish the County certificates of insurance including endorsements affecting coverage. The certificates are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurance company(s) to bind coverage on its' behalf, if executed by a broker, notarized copy of authorization to bind, or certify coverage must be attached.

J. All insurance shall be placed with insurers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of no less than an A:VII. If A.M. Best rating is less than A:VII, approval must be received from County’s Risk Manager.

3.17. Utilization by Other Public Agencies Clause

A. The use of this solicitation and resulting contract shall be made available to other local governmental agencies and agencies established for the public benefit (“Public Agencies”). The parties agree to allow other governmental agencies to enter into separate agreements with the Contractor under the terms and prices in effect between the

County and the Contractor. The parties also agree that any other agency utilizing the terms and prices of this agreement shall not be deemed to be an agent or employee of the County of Dorchester for any purpose whatsoever. The parties further agree that any Public Agency will enter its own separate contract with the

Contractor.

B. The County is not otherwise responsible for the Public Agencies’ performance of the Contract between the individual Public Agencies and the Contractor or for any obligation or liability accruing to the Public Agencies in the performance thereof. The Public Agencies and the Contractor further agree to waive any rights they may have in making the County of Dorchester a party to a dispute between a Public Agency and the Contractor.

C. The County may advertise the resulting contract to other public agencies for their use as described in 17.1 on third-party platforms.

3.18. All County Departments Eligible to Purchase

A. This solicitation may be issued by a specific department, but the County shall have the discretion to permit ALL

County departments, divisions, or other business units to purchase the goods or services solicited at the terms, conditions, and pricing as agreed-upon in the contract resulting from the solicitation. Expansion of the contract to include other County departments, divisions, or other business units may be accomplished by purchase order, change order, or amendment, as determined by the Purchasing Services Manager.

3.19. Confidential Information

A. Bidders must clearly mark as “confidential” each part of their response which they consider to be trade secrets or information of a personal nature that could be exempt from disclosure under the South Carolina Freedom of

Information Act (SCFOIA) as set forth in Chapter 4, Title 30, of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended. The County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine whether this information should be exempt from disclosure and no legal action may be brought against the County or its agents for its determination in this regard. Upon receipt of a bid package by the County the submittal shall become the property of the County without compensation to the bidder, for disposition or usage by the County at its discretion. The details of the bid documents will remain confidential until final award, except for sections that are marked “confidential” as explained above and except as required by law.

3.20. Intellectual Property

A. Any information, data, instruments, documents, studies, reports or deliverables given to, exposed to, or prepared or assembled by the bidder shall be kept as confidential information of the County and not divulged or made available to any individual or organization except as required by law. Such information, data, instruments, documents, studies, reports or deliverables will be the sole property of the County and not the bidder.

B. All intellectual property, including, but not limited to, patentable inventions, patentable plans, copyrightable works, mask works, trademarks, service marks, and trade secrets invented, developed, created or discovered in performance of this contract shall be property of the County.

4. SECTION FOUR: SAMPLE CONTRACT

4.1. Sample Contract

SAMPLE CONTRACT INCLUDED IN ATTACHMENT C.

5. SECTION FIVE: ATTACHMENTS, REQUIRED FORMS AND INFORMATION

5.1. Bid Proposal

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

1 Mobilization (max. 3% of Total

Construction Cost)

1 LS

2 20" Steel Casing installed by Bore and

Jack Method

135 LF

3 New 12" C900 RJ Ductile Iron Water

Line in Steel Casing

135 LF

4 New 12" RJ DIP Water Line 31 LF

5 New 12" C900 DR18 PVC Water Line 12,476 LF

6 New 12" C900 DR18 RJ PVC Water

Line

2,068 LF

7 New 12" C900 DR18 PVC Water Line with Viton Gaskets

602 LF

8 New 12" C900 DR18 PVC RJ Water

Line with Viton Gaskets

320 LF

9 New 8" C900 RJ DR18 PVC Water

Line

15 LF

10 New 6" RJ Ductile Iron C153 Water

Line

87 LF

11 Fittings 2.5 TON

12 10" Tie-in Connection to Existing

Water Main

1 EA

13 8" Tie-in Connection to Existing

Water Main

3 EA

14 6" Gate Valve with Valve Box 16 EA

15 8" Gate Valve with Valve Box &

Marker

1 EA

16 12" Gate Valve with Valve Box &

Marker

9 EA

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total

17 Fire Hydrant 16 EA

18 2" Combination Air Release Valve with Pedestal Assembly

6 EA

19 Service Reconnections 6 EA

20 Cut & Replace Concrete Driveway 194 SY

21 Cut & Replace Asphalt Driveway 2,250 SY

22 Erosion and Sediment Control 1 LS

23 Restore Ditches and Remove and

Reset Existing Storm Drains

1 LS

24 Traffic Control 1 LS

25 Fill Abandoned 8" Water Main with

Flowable Fill Along SCDOT Right-of-

Way

26 CY

26 Record Drawings 1 LS

TOTAL

5.2. Vendor Questionnaire

1. Contact Information for County to Send Contract to:*

Please include the following information:

• Name

• Mailing Address

• Phone Number

• Email Address

*Response required

2. How did you hear about this opportunity to do business with the county?

3. Subcontractor Data Form*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. If no subcontractors will be used, please write "None" on form.

• SUBCONTRACTOR_DATA_FORM.pdf

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4. Compliance with Illegal Immigration Act*

By clicking "Please confirm" below, the Bidder/Offeror certifies that it will comply with the applicable requirements of

Title 8, Chapter 14 of South Carolina Code of Laws and agree to provide to the State upon request any documentation required to establish either; (a) that Title 8, Chapter 14 is inapplicable to the Bidder/Offeror and its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors; or (b) that the Bidder/Offeror and its subcontractors or sub-subcontractors are in compliance with Title 8, Chapter 14.

Pursuant to Section 8-14-60, “A person who knowingly makes or files any false, fictitious, or fraudulent document, statement, or report pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined within the discretion of the Court or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.”

Bidder/Offeror agrees to include in any contracts with subcontractors, language requiring subcontractors to (a) comply with applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14, and (b) include in its contracts with the sub-contractors language requiring the sub-subcontractors to comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14.

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5. Non-Collusion Oath*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Non-Collusion_Oath.pdf

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6. Equal Employment Opportunity Certification*

Dorchester County requires compliance with State and Federal regulations governing Equal Employment Opportunity, External Equal Opportunities (EO), External On-the-Job Training (OJT), Title VI & VII, and the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) programs.

Sub-recipients of federal-aid contracts must include notifications in all solicitations for bids of work or material and agreements subject to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination authorities. Sub-recipients, contractors and subcontractors may not discriminate in their employment practices or in the selection and retention of any subcontractor.

By clicking "Please confirm" below, the Contractor/Vendor hereby certifies its commitment to assure nondiscrimination in its programs and activities to the effect that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or income status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination or retaliation under any federally or non-federally funded program or activity administered by the sub-recipient and/or its contractors.

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7. Division 10. Dorchester County Vendor Preference

Is your company located in Dorchester County? If so, you may download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• DIVISION_10._DORCHESTER_COU...

8. Bid Security*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• BID_SECURITY.pdf 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9. Statement of Qualifications*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Statement_of_Qualifications...

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