3021 Royalty Drive - Single Family Home Rehabilitation

Horry County, South Carolina is seeking qualified contractors for a single-family home rehabilitation project located at 3021 Royalty Drive in Loris through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2023-24-038. The procurement is a federally funded project supported by HUD Community Development Block Grant and USDA Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant resources. Contractors must possess either a Residential or Commercial General Contractors License and are required to complete a minimum of 60% of work independently, with remaining work potentially performed by approved subcontractors. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on September 27, 2023, at the project site, with electronic bid submissions due by October 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT. Bidders must submit a comprehensive Required Bid Forms Packet and provide a bid bond, with project completion mandated within sixty (60) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The county will assess liquidated damages of $200 per calendar day for project delays and reserves the right to accept or reject bids based on responsiveness and best interests of the county.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, though the federal funding sources suggest potential prioritization of diverse contractors. The procurement documents indicate an 8% sales tax rate (9% within Myrtle Beach city limits) and require contractors to include sales tax in unit pricing. Two companies were noted as attending the pre-bid meeting: Benchmark and Morgan Builders. The project requires strict compliance with federal non-discrimination provisions and specific contract requirements for federally funded rehabilitation work. While specific budget ranges were not definitively stated, the comprehensive bid documentation suggests a structured procurement process with significant administrative oversight. Contractors must provide extensive documentation including business licenses, insurance verification, legal history, and certifications regarding drug-free workplace policies, anti-lobbying standards, and debarment status. The project aims to rehabilitate a single-family home through a competitive bidding process with rigorous qualification standards.