Ashley AVE sign

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking bids for the redevelopment of an existing monument sign located on Ashley Avenue in Charleston County, South Carolina. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation requires the construction of a new brick base and pre-cast concrete skin with carved and painted lettering, along with associated framing and sealing work. Key project deliverables include a complete sign renovation that meets the detailed specifications outlined in the project documents. Prospective bidders must submit electronic offers through the state procurement system by February 21, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for January 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must email the procurement officer by January 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST to receive the meeting link, and all questions must be submitted by January 31, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. Contractor qualifications include submission of three references for similar projects completed within the last three years, with the project completion deadline set for October 31, 2024. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award notification scheduled for February 29, 2024.

Vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and possess a state vendor number to submit an offer. The solicitation includes standard South Carolina procurement preferences for resident contractors and resident subcontractors, which must be claimed by line item if applicable. Contractors will be required to obtain MUSC identification badges for all personnel, including completing background checks and possible drug and tuberculosis testing at the contractor's expense. The contractor must secure all necessary licenses and permits and comply with MUSC's tobacco-free campus policy. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement process emphasizes local and resident contractor preferences. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials. The procurement appears to be a single-award contract for the specific sign renovation project at the MUSC campus.