Impound Yard

The City of Clemson, South Carolina is requesting bids on construction of a police impound yard facility behind Clemson Fire Station No. 2 on Issaqueena Trail under IFB 2027-024, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a non-mandatory pre-bid site visit on October 7 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

The scope encompasses site preparation, gravel parking lot installation, perimeter fencing and gates, concrete surfaces, electrical and low-voltage conduits, and construction of a 20x20 steel-roofed metal truss building across 31 line items. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion within 60 calendar days of commencement and Final Completion within an additional 30 calendar days, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for delays in Substantial Completion and $50 per day for delays in Final Completion.

Bidders must hold a current South Carolina General Contractor's License and submit a 5 percent bid bond of the quoted total bid price. Certificate of Insurance must include General Liability of $1 million, Auto Liability of $1 million Combined Single Limit, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits. Required affidavits include ethics certifications and non-collusion statements. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds in the full amount of contract price within 10 business days of contract execution and obtain a City of Clemson Business License before work commences.

Pricing is on a lump-sum basis with unit prices for individual line items. Questions are due October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Bid opening occurs at Clemson City Hall in the Engineering Conference Room. Bid offers remain binding for 60 calendar days following bid opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and negotiate with the successful bidder regarding budgetary allocations.