Haig Point Road Improvements at Daufuskie Island

Beaufort County Engineering has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP #091925) for Haig Point Road Improvements on Daufuskie Island, seeking qualified contractors to rehabilitate approximately 795 square yards of deteriorated bituminous surface road. The primary objective is to restore the road to safe and durable conditions while maintaining cost-efficiency and long-term sustainability. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Portal by Friday, September 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST. The evaluation criteria will assess understanding, approach, key milestones, and experience, with each category weighted at 25 points. Contractors are required to provide a comprehensive proposal including an itemized schedule of values, proposed project timeline, and potential innovative solutions. The RFP mandates specific insurance coverage requirements, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and umbrella liability, with defined minimum coverage amounts.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Beaufort County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will determine the award based on the most advantageous proposal considering price and evaluation criteria. The project's funding is subject to annual appropriation by the County Council, with the potential for automatic contract termination if sufficient funds are not allocated. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the project scope suggests a targeted infrastructure repair initiative. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the available materials. The project will require integration with the existing road infrastructure on Daufuskie Island, focusing on comprehensive road surface rehabilitation to address deterioration caused by heavy vehicle activity.