CIP 1874 Chelsea Canal Crossing Improvements Hwy 321 & 462

The Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority is seeking sealed bids for the Chelsea Canal Crossing Improvements project, located in Jasper County, South Carolina. The procurement involves comprehensive infrastructure construction at US 321 and SC 462 road crossings, specifically focusing on removing existing culverts and installing new 4'H x 8'W precast box culverts. The project's primary deliverables include complete culvert replacement, miscellaneous site improvements, and associated infrastructure work as defined in the contract documents. Bidders must furnish all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the construction. The solicitation was posted on September 4, 2025, with sealed bids due by October 2, 2025. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in culvert installation, site preparation, and compliance with South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) specifications. Detailed project requirements are outlined in multiple attached documents, including geotechnical design reports for both US 321 and Highway 462 crossings, which provide critical technical specifications and site condition analyses.

The contract opportunity appears to have provisions for Small, Minority, and Business Enterprise (SMBE) participation, as evidenced by the "Contractor SMBE Good Faith Effort Packet" in the attached files. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the presence of this document suggests potential requirements or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprise involvement. The project will involve work on raw water supply transmission infrastructure, specifically replacing existing 42" culverts with new precast reinforced concrete box culverts. Geotechnical reports indicate the project site is located in the Coastal Plain region, with complex soil compositions requiring specialized construction techniques. Though an exact budget range is not specified in the provided documents, the comprehensive nature of the project, including detailed geotechnical investigations, final plans, and extensive specification documents, suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors will need to navigate specific permitting requirements, including SCDOT encroachment permits and adherence to lane closure restrictions outlined in the accompanying documentation.