Notice of Award Posting.doc

The document is a Notice of Award Posting from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for a windows and siding installation project at the Yawkey Wildlife Center. The solicitation, numbered 5400028345, involves two project lots: Lot 1 requires installing 14 ViWinco S Series windows at house YWC 18, and Lot 2 involves installing Alside's ODYSSEY PLUS PREMIUM VINYL SIDING in Glacier White with Mountain Fern trim. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for 6/5/2025 at 11:00 am EST, requiring contractors to take a ferry to the island. Offers are due by 6/25/2025 at 10:00 am EST, with the contract award to be posted on 7/14/2025. The project contract term is estimated from 6/26/2025 to 9/30/2025, with a strict 90-day completion requirement.

Contractors must possess a valid South Carolina Contractors License and carry specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation. Pricing will be evaluated on a unit price basis, requiring comprehensive pricing for labor and materials. The solicitation includes state preferences and opportunities for disadvantaged businesses, offering potential tax credits for subcontracting with disadvantaged small businesses. Minority business participation is encouraged, with specific documentation requirements for subcontractors. Vendors can qualify for various state preferences such as Resident Vendor, Resident Contractor, and Resident Subcontractor designations, which may provide competitive advantages during evaluation. The procurement appears targeted toward small to mid-sized contractors with specific expertise in window and siding installation, particularly those familiar with wildlife center or institutional building environments.