Forensic Lab Roof Replacement

Beaufort County, South Carolina is seeking bids for a Forensic Lab Roof Replacement project involving the complete re-roofing of an existing TPO roofing system. The procurement involves replacing approximately 3,500 square feet of roofing with a 65 mil gray TPO membrane manufactured by Tremco or an approved equivalent, including comprehensive work such as parapet trim, flashing, pipe flashing, soffit and facial repair, and painting. Bids must be electronically submitted through the Procurement Portal by 3:00 pm EST on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00 pm. The contract term is set at 90 calendar days, with liquidated damages established at $200 per day for project delays. Contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide comprehensive documentation, and demonstrate compliance with small and minority business participation requirements. Key qualifications include performance and payment bonds, comprehensive insurance coverage, and adherence to non-discrimination principles.

The procurement emphasizes small and minority business participation, requiring contractors to submit a Good Faith Efforts Checklist and Proposed Utilization Plan. Disadvantaged enterprises are encouraged to participate, with specific provisions for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) involvement. The project will be funded through state, federal, and Beaufort County appropriations, with a 10% retainage to be held from each contractor payment, potentially reducing to 5% upon 50% project completion. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price, and carry comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability with specific minimum coverage amounts. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the project requires careful integration with existing forensic lab infrastructure. The specific budget range is not disclosed in the documentation, but the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a substantial investment in roof replacement and associated repairs.