Dewberry Lane (J-0091) Culvert Rehab

Greenville County, South Carolina is seeking sealed proposals for the Dewberry Lane (J-0091) Culvert Rehab project, which involves rehabilitating a 65 linear foot, 96-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert located in the Dove Tree Subdivision. The preferred rehabilitation method is placing a 1.5-inch thick Geo-Krete geopolymer material lining inside the pipe using the centrifugally cast method, with a requirement to maintain creek flow during installation. Vendors must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations and submit a comprehensive proposal addressing five key evaluation criteria: responsiveness to solicitation, experience and past performance, references, pricing, and proposed solution. Each criterion will be scored on a 0-5 point scale, with each category weighted at 20% of the total score. The Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued on August 25, 2023, with proposals due by September 8, 2023, at 3:30 pm, and a tentative award date of September 15, 2023. Vendors are required to submit a bid bond of 5% of the bid price and provide three references, complete a vendor questionnaire, and confirm compliance with various legal and regulatory standards.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents, vendors must comply with several regulatory requirements, including the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act and the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Vendors will need to complete a County of Greenville Substitute Form W-9, which requires detailed taxpayer and business information. The sample services agreement indicates potential contract terms including the possibility of up to four annual renewals, with the county reserving the right to extend the contract by providing at least 30 days' notice prior to the termination date. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory worker's compensation. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the sample services agreement suggests the county will pay a total sum not to exceed a yet-to-be-determined amount, indicating flexibility in the contract's financial structure.