40' X 60 ' shed for bear island WMA

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a qualified licensed General Contractor to design and construct a 40' x 60' x 12' open-sided storage shed at Bear Island Wildlife Management Area in Colleton County. The procurement is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) with solicitation number 5400023065, requiring contractors to submit sealed offers by April 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. EST. The structure will be an open-air pole barn without a concrete slab foundation or siding, utilizing tubular steel construction with clear span metal trusses and complying with the 2018 International Building Code. Bidders must submit unit pricing for materials and labor, provide professional engineer-sealed drawings demonstrating code compliance, and complete all work by June 30, 2022. Key requirements include submitting a signed Cover Page, proof of contractor's license, current insurance certificates, and being registered as a South Carolina vendor. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does emphasize preferences for South Carolina resident vendors, contractors, and subcontractors. Contractors must demonstrate minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 per accident for Auto Liability, and statutory Worker's Compensation with Employer's Liability of $1,000,000 per accident. Performance and payment bonds are required for projects exceeding $50,000. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement indicates payment will be made upon 100% completion and approval of workmanship, with a mandatory minimum one-year labor warranty on craftsmanship. Prospective bidders were advised that site visits were recommended but not mandatory, and all questions were to be submitted by March 28, 2022, at 12:00 noon EST. Award notification will be posted on April 12, 2022, at www.procurement.sc.gov, with the procurement officer being Andy Bowman, contactable at 803-734-3933 or bowmana@dnr.sc.gov.