Demolition of Condemned Dwellings (Group 7)

Horry County Government is seeking qualified and licensed contractors to provide asbestos abatement and demolition services for seven condemned properties across multiple locations including Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, and Conway. The project, identified as Invitation for Bid (IFB) #2024-25-006, requires comprehensive demolition services including site clearing, utility disconnection, structure removal, and site restoration. Contractors must complete all demolition work within sixty calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and walkthrough scheduled for July 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM starting at 537 Woodland Drive in Murrells Inlet. Bidders are required to submit electronic proposals through Horry County's e-bidding software by August 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM local time, and must provide a 5% bid bond with the submission. Key qualifications include proper licensing to do business in South Carolina, appropriate insurance coverage, and the ability to perform licensed asbestos abatement, with specific requirements for removing asbestos-containing materials prior to demolition. The project will involve detailed site preparation, structure removal, and post-demolition site restoration, with contractors required to submit an asbestos abatement application to SCDHEC at least 10 working days before commencing demolition activities.

The contract includes provisions for local vendor preference, allowing Horry County businesses meeting specific criteria to potentially receive preferential treatment in the bidding process. Local vendors may have the opportunity to match non-local bids if their proposal is within 2-5% of the lowest bid, depending on the contract value. To qualify as a local vendor, businesses must have a physical address in Horry County for at least three years, employ a majority of Horry County residents, and be in good standing with local and state governments. The project will be funded through Horry County General funds, with a 10% retainage to be held during the project duration. Successful contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract price, and the project includes a one-year warranty on all work performed. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the demolition and abatement services suggests a substantial contract value. Liquidated damages of $200 per day will be assessed for each day a contractor exceeds the specified 60-day completion period.