1294 Blue Moon Drive - Single Home Rehabilitation

Horry County, South Carolina is seeking qualified contractors for a single family home rehabilitation project located at 1294 Blue Moon Drive in Loris, SC, under Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2023-24-029. The procurement is a home rehabilitation contract funded through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and USDA Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant funds. Eligible contractors must possess an active South Carolina General Contractor's License and complete all required bid forms. The project requires comprehensive home rehabilitation work with a mandatory sixty (60) calendar day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed date. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, and electronic bids must be submitted via the county's e-bidding software by 2:00 p.m. on September 20, 2023. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, considering factors such as past performance, timely delivery, and compliance with bid requirements. Bidders must complete a minimum of 60% of the work themselves and obtain prior written approval for any subcontractors.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Liquidated damages are established at $200 per calendar day for project delays. Two companies were noted as attending the pre-bid walk-through: DSW Homes and Benchmark Const. The Required Bid Forms Packet mandates comprehensive documentation, including Non-Collusion Affidavit, Legal Litigation Statement, Anti-Lobbying Form, Debarment Certification, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Form. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the project appears to be publicly funded through federal housing grant programs. Contractors will be required to submit detailed pricing through the county's e-bidding platform, with the expectation of providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for the single-family home. The county will evaluate bids based on technical compliance, pricing, and the contractor's demonstrated capability to successfully complete the home rehabilitation project.