CIP-2490 PRIWRF Clarifier No. 2 Drive and Sluice Gate Replacement

The Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is seeking bids for a critical infrastructure project at the Port Royal Island Water Reclamation Facility (PRIWRF) located in South Carolina. The procurement involves the replacement of an existing drive unit in a secondary clarifier and a sluice gate within the clarifier's splitter box. The project's scope encompasses complete demolition, material procurement, installation, and equipment startup, with specific focus on replacing the Circular H Drive Unit and installing a new sluice gate. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the BJWSA Bonfire procurement platform by October 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Prospective contractors must adhere to detailed technical specifications including precise installation requirements for pump station infrastructure, with questions regarding the project due by October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The project is specifically located in Barnwell County, South Carolina, and requires comprehensive coordination with Evoqua Water Technologies for equipment startup.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does include specific insurance and bonding requirements for potential contractors. Bidders must provide $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability insurance, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, $500,000 in Workers' Compensation, and must submit a 100% performance and payment bond. The project includes an $8,000 allowance for startup services from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), with the total project term set to expire on November 30, 2025. Contractors must comply with South Carolina's Illegal Immigration Reform Act and demonstrate technical capability to handle complex water reclamation facility equipment replacement. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the project involves replacing critical infrastructure components at the Port Royal Island Water Reclamation Facility, with technical specifications detailed in accompanying documents from Jordan Jones & Goulding and Evoqua Water Technologies. BJWSA reserves the right to accept, reject, or modify bids as necessary, indicating flexibility in the procurement process.