Beaufort County Facility Sidewalk repair and replacement/ADA ramp upgrade and replacement

Beaufort County is seeking bids for a comprehensive sidewalk repair and ADA ramp upgrade project across multiple county facilities, including Burton Wells Senior Citizen's Center, Law Enforcement Center, Detention Center, Administration Building, Human Services Building, Bluffton Recreation Center, Bluffton Library, and St. Helena Library. The procurement involves replacing existing pavement, constructing concrete sidewalks, installing detectable warning materials, and creating pedestrian ramps to meet ADA standards. Project specifications include removing 415 square yards of pavement, performing 4 cubic yards of unclassified excavation, installing 100 square feet of detectable warning material, constructing 206 square yards of concrete sidewalk, and creating 200 square yards of pedestrian ramps. The bid (IFB #063025) was released on May 28, 2025, with proposals due on June 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. A mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and the contract duration is set at 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to start work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice.

The project has specific requirements for small and minority business participation, with contractors mandated to submit documentation demonstrating good faith efforts to include disadvantaged enterprises. A Monthly Compliance Status Report form is required to track Small and Minority Business (S/MBE) involvement, with prime contractors submitting detailed financial information about subcontractor participation by the 5th of each month. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with 10% retainage that may be reduced to 5% upon 50% project completion. Funding may come from State, Federal, and/or Beaufort County appropriations. Contractors must comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including Title VI civil rights requirements. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving multiple facilities and extensive sidewalk and ADA ramp improvements suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will be responsible for all permits, insurance, and project management, with monthly progress meetings and strict requirements for schedule and documentation submissions.