CIP-2501 Islands of Beaufort Bridge Crossings Water and Sewer Line Replacement

The Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority (BJWSA) is seeking comprehensive engineering services for the Islands of Beaufort Bridge Crossings Water and Sewer Line Replacement project (CIP-2501) in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The procurement involves replacing water and force mains on two bridges: Islands Avenue Bridge and Anchorage Way Bridge, totaling approximately 1,250 linear feet of water main and 600 linear feet of force main. Engineering firms will be responsible for five primary tasks: Project Administration and Meetings, Site Evaluation (including field surveying, geotechnical investigation, and wetland delineation), Design Phase Services, Permitting Services, and Bid Phase Services. The proposal will be evaluated across five criteria: Firm Qualifications and Experience (10%), Project Personnel (10%), Project Approach (40%), Schedule and Availability (10%), and Proposed Fee (30%). Proposals are due by October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, to be submitted electronically via the BJWSA Bonfire Procurement platform, with the project anticipated to initiate on December 9, 2025.

The contract includes specific requirements for Small and Minority Business Enterprise (SMBE) participation, mandating contractors demonstrate good faith efforts in recruiting and utilizing small and minority-owned businesses. BJWSA defines small businesses as independently owned entities not dominant in their field, and minority businesses as at least 51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged persons, including Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, women, and other minorities. Contractors must provide quarterly compliance reports documenting SMBE utilization and are required to send written notices to potential SMBE agencies at least fifteen business days prior to the bid due date. Insurance requirements include minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the geotechnical investigation allowance is set at $50,000.00, and the contract will be structured as an hourly, not-to-exceed agreement with potential optional construction phase services lasting approximately 180 days.