Galvanized bridge planks

Greenville County Procurement Services Division is seeking sealed bids for the acquisition of 120 new, unused galvanized bridge planks through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #23088. The specific procurement involves 4.25" thick bridge planks, each measuring 12" wide by 12' long, intended for constructing a corrugated deck pan for the County Parks, Recreation and Tourism department. The bid was released on March 1, 2023, with electronic responses due by March 8, 2023, at 3:00 pm, and a tentative award date of March 9, 2023. Vendor qualifications include submission of comprehensive company background, warranty information, references, and a certificate of insurance. The county will evaluate bids based on factors including vendor integrity, reputation, experience, and past performance, reserving the right to reject any submissions and select the most advantageous proposal. Successful contractors must deliver the bridge planks within six weeks of approved submittal documents to the specified location at 4806 Old Spartanburg Road in Taylors, South Carolina.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with various legal requirements, including the Illegal Immigration Reform Act and non-collusion provisions. Vendors are required to provide unit pricing for the bridge planks, include freight delivery charges, and account for South Carolina's 6% sales or use tax. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors must submit comprehensive pricing information and be prepared to provide performance and payment bonds if awarded the contract. The county's standard construction agreement template indicates potential liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for non-completion and requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general liability insurance and statutory worker's compensation coverage. Vendors must complete a County of Greenville Substitute W-9 form to participate in the procurement process, which serves as a critical vendor registration and tax identification document.