Huff creek watershed reservoir maintenance

The County of Greenville, South Carolina is soliciting sealed bids under Invitation for Bids #27029 for maintenance at three Huff Creek Watershed dams (Dam 1B, Dam 3A, and Dam 5B), with questions due November 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and bids due November 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Scope includes grading, backfilling, removal of trees and woody vegetation, stump treatment with Renovate herbicide, debris disposal, and critical area seeding. Dam 1B requires access drive clearing, erosion repair on upper and lower access drives, and filling ruts on the dam crest. Dam 3A requires tree removal from the toe extending 25 feet out and fence removal and replacement. Bids are electronic, submitted through the county's online procurement portal.

Bidders must hold South Carolina licensure, provide company background information, and furnish at least three references, including government entity references where applicable. Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and statutory workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employers' liability, with the county named as additional insured on applicable policies. Contractors must comply with South Carolina's Illegal Immigration Reform Act, demonstrate PREA compliance, and certify that all materials are asbestos-free.

Pricing is lump sum for each of the three jobs, based on payment in thirty days. The county reserves the right to award in whole or in part by item, group of items, or geographic area. Evaluation factors are responsiveness to the IFB, cost, and references, each weighted 33.3% and scored on a pass/fail basis.

Public bid opening is November 20, 2026. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled; contractors may visit sites at their convenience. Tentative award is December 4, 2026, with contract negotiations on December 7 and notice to proceed on December 21, 2026. The sample construction agreement, a template, requires completion within 90 calendar days of the effective date, assesses liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day for delay, and requires a performance and payment bond equal to the total contract price within 15 business days of the Notice of Award.