Bailey Memorial Park Project

Beaufort County, South Carolina is soliciting sealed bids for construction and development of Bailey Memorial Park, a 54.32-acre passive recreation park in Bluffton, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. through the Procurement Portal. Contractors not self-performing 100 percent of the work must demonstrate good faith efforts in recruiting small and minority businesses, submit outreach documentation, and provide a utilization plan; monthly compliance reporting is required post-award.

The scope encompasses site development on county-owned property including approximately one mile of earthen walking trails, boardwalk sections of less than 1,000 linear feet (with composite decking option), a pervious concrete parking area with 10 standard and 5 golf cart spaces plus 1 ADA-accessible van space, asphalt entrance roadway, less than 1,000 linear feet of split-rail fencing and approximately 2,000 linear feet of eight-foot black-coated chain-link fencing, one vehicular entrance gate with automated controls, site amenities (bicycle racks, concrete bollards, wildlife observation blind), and an entrance monument sign. Work must comply with SCDES NPDES Permit SCR10ZKV5, SCDES BCM CZC Permit HQD-3HQS-Y8PVJ, SCDOT Driveway Encroachment Permit 305997, and Bluffton/Beaufort County erosion and sediment control regulations. A mandatory preconstruction meeting is required before work begins.

Contractors must hold current South Carolina contractor licensing, demonstrate parks and trail construction experience, and possess ability to work in environmentally sensitive areas. Required insurance includes worker's compensation with $500,000 employers liability limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, comprehensive automobile liability of $500,000 combined single limit, and umbrella liability of $2,000,000. Bid security of 5 percent of the bid amount in certified check or bond form is due within ten days of bid opening. Successful bidders will provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Contract price must remain firm for 90 days. Work completion deadline is 245 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $400 per calendar day for delays. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within 90 days of bid opening. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Questions are due July 30, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. through the Procurement Portal.