Demolition of Condemned Dwellings (Group 6)

Horry County Government is soliciting sealed bids for the Demolition of Condemned Dwellings (Group 6), a project involving the complete removal of five condemned mobile home properties located in various Horry County locations including Murrells Inlet, Little River, Longs, and Myrtle Beach. The procurement (Bid #2023-24-006) requires comprehensive demolition services, including asbestos removal, utility disconnection, debris removal, and site restoration for multiple mobile home structures ranging from approximately 840 to 1,700 square feet. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site walkthrough is scheduled for July 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM, commencing at 537 Woodland Drive in Murrells Inlet. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 16, 2023, with a total project completion timeline of sixty calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including business licenses, tax compliance certificates, and demonstrate compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Contractor qualifications include maintaining appropriate licensing, carrying $1,000,000 in general liability and worker's compensation insurance, and adhering to non-discrimination and drug-free workplace policies.

The solicitation requires a 5% bid security and includes provisions for performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price, with the county paying for satisfactory work completion and retaining 10% of the contract value. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents suggest a competitive procurement open to qualified demolition and construction contractors. The project will be funded through Horry County General funds, with asbestos inspection reports already completed for each property, revealing varying conditions including one property with a small amount of asbestos requiring specialized removal. Most properties are mobile homes in significant states of disrepair, with damage ranging from roof collapse to fire damage. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the demolition work, including environmental remediation and site restoration, suggests a potentially substantial contract value for the selected contractor.