General Contractor Services for NMB Park & Sports Complex Expansion - Phase II

The City of North Myrtle Beach is conducting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2023-024AB) to pre-qualify general contractors for the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex Expansion - Phase II project. The procurement seeks experienced general contractors to develop a comprehensive 93-acre sports and recreational park, which will include multiple specialized structures such as 41 baseball area buildings, 7 soccer area structures, 4 water park buildings, an arcade building, and a maintenance building. Contractors must submit qualifications by October 5, 2023, at 3:00 PM ET through either BidNetDirect's virtual submission portal or physical submission to the city's Fleet-Facilities-Purchasing Offices. The evaluation criteria will focus on contractors' organizational details, past project performance, safety plans, bonding capacity, and self-performance capabilities. A selection committee will review submissions, with key considerations including experience with similar projects, safety record, and ability to coordinate complex architectural and vertical work. The project scope encompasses extensive site improvements including clearing, grading, utility installations, sports fields, parking lots, roadways, site lighting, fencing, signage, IT infrastructure, and furnishings.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the procurement process appears open to qualified general contractors meeting the city's stringent requirements. Liquidated damages are structured at $1,000 per day for project delays and $500 per day for incomplete punch list items, indicating the project's time-sensitive nature. Bidders must provide a bid bond or certified check of at least 5% of the base bid and will be required to submit performance and labor/materials bonds covering 100% of the contract amount. Although no specific budget range was disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving 93 acres and multiple specialized structures—suggests a substantial investment. Bids will remain binding for 60 calendar days, and the city reserves the right to reject any submissions and award the contract in the best interest of North Myrtle Beach. Site contractors are encouraged to submit bids to prequalified general contractors, but will not be selected as the primary contractor for this expansion project.