GEORGETOWN MHC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is seeking a contractor for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Georgetown Mental Health Center located at 525 Lafayette St, Georgetown, SC. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation requires a qualified vendor to provide weekly mowing during the growing season (March 1 - October 31), bi-weekly mowing during dormant periods, weed control, shrub and bed maintenance, mulching, and general landscape upkeep. The contract will be for an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewal options, spanning from 08/01/2025 to 08/02/2030. Bidders must have been in business for at least three years and be licensed to do business in South Carolina. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for 06/12/2025 at 11:00 AM, with bid responses due by 06/30/2025 at 3:00 PM. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the award expected to be posted on 07/01/2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and proper disposal of landscape debris.
The solicitation indicates potential preferences for resident contractors and minority-owned businesses. Bidders must maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation with prescribed coverage limits. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract appears open to qualified businesses that meet the established criteria. There are no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the preference language suggests some consideration for local and minority-owned businesses. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, but it represents a comprehensive grounds maintenance contract for a mental health facility that will require consistent, professional landscaping services. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation document to ensure complete compliance with all requirements and to understand the scope of work detailed for this procurement opportunity.
South Carolina 7/8/25, 11:00 AM 8/4/25, 6:38 AM GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR FAIRPLAY AND LAN
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is soliciting bids for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at two Welcome Center locations: Fair Play Welcome Center on I-85 North and Landrum Welcome Center on I-26 East. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid seeking qualified landscaping contractors to provide year-round services including vegetation management, turf care, mowing, string trimming, edging, mulching, pruning, weeding, insect and disease control, soil testing, fertilization, aeration, irrigation system monitoring, debris removal, and related maintenance tasks. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 11, 2024, with separate sessions at 10:00 AM for Landrum and 2:30 PM for Fair Play. Bid submissions are due online by December 18, 2024, at 3:30 PM EST, with all questions required to be submitted by November 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. The contract will have an initial one-year term beginning February 1, 2025, with four potential one-year renewals, and award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for each location. Contractors must submit a $5,000 bid bond and maintain a supervisor with minimum five years of landscaping experience on-site during all work operations.
The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must obtain pesticide applicator licenses for Category 3 (Turf and Ornamental) and maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence coverage. All contractor personnel must pass security background checks and cannot have felony convictions within the past three years. SCPRT reserves the right to make landscaping improvements up to $50,000 per location during the contract term, with the contractor providing labor at no additional cost. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract will be calculated on a 60-month basis per line item, suggesting a potential multi-year contract value. The procurement covers comprehensive grounds maintenance for two Welcome Center locations in Florence County, with strict requirements for equipment, safety protocols, and work zone traffic control in compliance with SCDOT and federal highway standards. Monthly payments will be made upon submission of invoices and signed monthly reports detailing completed tasks and any encountered issues.
South Carolina 1/7/25, 3:30 PM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM 17' FIBERGLASS BOAT & TRAILER
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of a 17-foot Guardian Boston Whaler boat and trailer package for the Coastal Birds Project, aimed at surveying and assessing shorebird and seabird nesting sites in South Carolina's coastal waters. The solicitation, numbered 5400016772, specified detailed requirements for a fiberglass boat with a haze gray gelcoat, 36-inch tubular aluminum leaning post, stainless steel hardware, navigation lights, fire extinguishers, and a 10-year limited hull warranty. The trailer must be aluminum construction with a 3,000-pound capacity winch, submersible LED tail lights, and a spare tire. A 90 HP Yamaha engine was explicitly required, with manufacturing specifications mandating that the engine be installed by the manufacturer and post-installation rigging and water testing completed by The Boat Shed in Georgetown, South Carolina. The original submission deadline was December 27, 2018, at 10:00 AM, with questions from potential offerors due by December 13, 2018, at 12:00 noon. The procurement officer, Andy Bowman, set an award posting date initially for December 28, 2018, which was later extended.
The solicitation allowed for vendor preferences, including South Carolina resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, and United States end-product preference, subject to compliance with Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Vendors were required to be registered in South Carolina, provide a state vendor number, and submit manufacturer's descriptive literature and product specifications with their bids. All products needed to be new, meet U.S. Coast Guard standards, and be certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Service facilities were required to be available within 120 miles of Charleston, South Carolina. Vendors were also mandated to provide a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) prior to or at delivery. Interestingly, the solicitation resulted in a "no award" determination, as no offers received met the solicitation requirements. The procurement was structured to award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the contract to be formed upon final award and subject to the standard terms and conditions of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code.
South Carolina 1/9/19, 11:15 AM 11/18/25, 9:17 AM SEEDING, EROSION, & WILDLIFE ENHANCEMENT
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is soliciting bids for a seeding, erosion control, and wildlife enhancement project on the Sumter National Forest's Long Cane Ranger District, specifically targeting approximately 75 acres across Edgefield, McCormick, and Saluda Counties. The project requires contractors to perform comprehensive seedbed preparation through chisel plowing, disking, or a combination of methods to a minimum depth of five inches, followed by applying a Dove & Quail Mix seed at 40 pounds per acre using spin spreaders, drag harrows, light disking, or drilling techniques. Contractors must provide all necessary materials, labor, and equipment, and demonstrate Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage of at least $1,000,000. The solicitation (IFB #5400028982) requires bidders to submit unit prices on a per-acre basis, with questions due by November 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM, and sealed bids due by December 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Award notification is scheduled for December 4, 2025, with the contract term running from May 1, 2026, through July 15, 2026. Additionally, a $15,000 performance bond is required within ten days of award, which will be held in a non-interest-bearing account and can be forfeited for failure to perform or property damage.
The procurement appears to be open to all eligible bidders without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not indicate any requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project scope covers 75 acres with unit pricing to be submitted by contractors. Bidders must be registered as South Carolina vendors and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Site access is available by 4-wheel drive vehicle on open or gated roads, which will be accessible to prospective bidders upon request to the procurement officer. A mandatory pre-work conference with the SC Forestry Commission and Francis Marion National Forest must be scheduled before commencing work. The government will furnish compartment and district maps, which can be picked up at the office prior to work beginning. Contractors should note that the work is specifically limited to seeding timber sale decks and skid trails, with payment issued upon work completion.
South Carolina 12/2/25, 3:30 PM 12/15/25, 6:09 AM Sanitary Sewer and Manhole Surveys Request for Proposal Project 1826
The City of Georgetown, located in South Carolina, is soliciting proposals from consulting firms to conduct comprehensive sanitary sewer and manhole surveys for four street locations in the Historic District: Church Street, Front Street, Prince Street, and Huger Drive. The project, designated as Project 1826, involves a detailed infrastructure assessment covering approximately 4,405 linear feet of sewer mains, with pipelines ranging from 8 to 12-inch diameters. Key deliverables include cleaning and televising sewer lines, conducting manhole inspections, performing smoke testing, and preparing a final report with recommendations. The procurement is structured in two phases: Phase I (Sewer System Evaluation Survey) is scheduled for the second half of fiscal year 2026, and Phase II (Construction Observations and Closeout) is planned for the first half of fiscal year 2027. Proposals are due on November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with a mandatory site visit required. Evaluation criteria will likely include the consultant's ability, experience, compliance with laws, financial resources, and ability to meet bid specifications. Consultants must demonstrate expertise in infrastructure assessment and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, auto liability, workers' compensation, and professional liability insurance.
The City of Georgetown will implement a Local Vendor Preference Option, which may provide advantages to vendors with a principal place of business within the city or county. The RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard local government procurement practices often include such provisions. Consultants must complete a Mandatory Vendor Submittal Form certifying their residency status as either a Resident or Non-Resident Bidder. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the project involves professional consulting services with payment terms that include full payment within 30 days of receipt of undisputed invoices. The proposal price will remain valid for 60 calendar days from the proposal opening date. Consultants will be required to sign a Professional Consulting Services Agreement that limits total consultant liability to the greater of compensation paid or $500,000. The project involves assessing existing sewer infrastructure across multiple street locations, with GIS maps providing detailed information about pipe materials, diameters, and network configurations.
South Carolina 11/5/25, 3:00 PM 10/15/25, 12:00 AM