3400 B & S Road Loris - Single Family Rehabilitation

Horry County, South Carolina is seeking qualified contractors for a single-family home rehabilitation project located at 3400 B & S Road in Loris, SC. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) targeting licensed general contractors to complete comprehensive home rehabilitation work. Contractors must possess a current South Carolina General Contractor's License and are required to complete a minimum of 60% of the work themselves, with subcontractors subject to county approval. The project is funded through a combination of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (CDBG) and USDA Section 533 Housing Preservation Grant funds. Key project dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site, and a bid closing date of February 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Bid evaluation will focus on responsiveness, with the lowest responsible bidder being selected. The contract term is sixty (60) calendar days, with liquidated damages of $200 per day assessed for delays beyond the completion deadline.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a comprehensive bid forms packet that includes various signed affidavits, insurance documentation, and compliance forms. Contractors are required to provide electronic bid proposals through the county's e-bidding software, including copies of active business licenses and a sample Certificate of Insurance. The bid documents emphasize federal and state-level compliance requirements, including anti-lobbying restrictions, debarment regulations, and drug-free workplace certifications. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves a single-family home rehabilitation, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure improvement project. Nonresident bidders must complete additional tax registration documentation, and all bidders must ensure compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the bid packet, which includes provisions for sales tax and all applicable fees.