IFB-C-FUNDS HMA Resurfacing

Clarendon County, South Carolina, is seeking bids for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) titled R2023-142.01-03 CTC Resurfacing Project, which involves Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) resurfacing and related roadway improvements on three county roads: J.W. Rhames Road, Mockingbird Lane, and Rockfish Drive, totaling 3.67 miles. The project encompasses comprehensive roadway rehabilitation, including full depth patching, milling, maintenance stone placement, permanent construction signage, pavement markings, and vegetation management. Bidders are required to submit a 5% bid bond and provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the bid amount. The original bid deadline of December 14, 2023, was extended to December 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with bids to be submitted to the Clarendon County Procurement Office. The project is designed by Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering (ICE) and has a substantial completion deadline of December 15, 2024. Bid documents are available electronically at no charge or for a $75 fee for hard copies, with 21 line items covering various road resurfacing and construction activities.

The procurement encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation at 5% or greater, potentially offering opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. The estimated construction cost ranges between $2,000,000 and $2,250,000, with the project funded through C Funds. Bidders can obtain additional project information by contacting Art Singley at Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering at 803-309-6992 or art.singley@ice-eng.com. The county reserves the right to adjust the project scope, accept or reject bids, and make award decisions based on the most advantageous terms. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement is open to qualified contractors capable of executing comprehensive road resurfacing and related infrastructure improvements. The project will be delivered FOB Jobsite, and interested parties can access project plans through the engineer or the county website, with all documentation posted on the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) procurement services website.