J21055-Buckwalter-IFC_Plan_Set-20250317.dwg

The file J21055-Buckwalter-IFC_Plan_Set-20250317.dwg is a technical drawing related to the Buckwalter Recreation Athletic Complex Expansion project for Beaufort County, South Carolina. The project involves constructing a comprehensive recreational facility spanning 142.91 acres, including four artificial turf soccer fields, a new restroom building, existing restroom renovations, parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, stormwater management facilities, site and sports lighting, site furnishings, and planting and irrigation systems. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB #120925) with electronic bid submissions due by December 9, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST, and a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract time is 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. Liquidated damages are set at $600 per calendar day for project delays. The procurement includes specific requirements for small and minority business participation, mandating bidders to submit 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. Technical specifications follow the South Carolina Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Edition of 2025, with specific requirements for irrigation systems, including a minimum water pressure of 115 psi. Contractors must be licensed or have Irrigation Association Certification, and the project aims to create a high-quality recreational facility for Beaufort County citizens.