Construction of a 250, 000 Gallon Elevated Storage Tank for Clarendon County

Clarendon County, South Carolina is soliciting bids for the construction of a new 250,000-gallon elevated storage tank located at TMS# 144-00-03-037-00 in Manning, South Carolina. The project is being procured through a competitive bid process funded by the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP) via the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (SCRIA). Contractors must possess a South Carolina Contractor License Classification of WP, Group Limitation 4 or above and be registered in the Federal System for Award Management (SAM). The scope of work specifically includes erecting the elevated tank, associated piping, and site infrastructure, with a substantial completion timeline of 60 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed and a total contract period of 420 days. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM on November 7, 2024, with a prior deadline of October 18, 2024, for submitting questions. Bid documents are available for a non-refundable fee of $250 per set, and bidders must provide bid security in the form of a certified check or bid bond representing 5% of the total bid amount.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit comprehensive qualifications, including project references, financial statements, and a detailed project approach. The contract requires contractors to manage multiple project components, including tank construction, pile foundation, fencing, grading, and water main installation. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the project is part of a broader infrastructure improvement initiative for Clarendon County's water and sewer system. The project will be constructed on a 5.62-acre site and includes a 600 sq. ft. well house building, groundwater well, and associated infrastructure. Though an exact budget is not specified, the comprehensive bid documents and detailed technical specifications suggest a significant capital investment in water infrastructure modernization. The project appears to be designed to enhance water service capacity and meet regional infrastructure development needs.