Infrastructure Improvements to Charlotte Avenue

The City of Rock Hill, located in York County, South Carolina, is soliciting competitive bids for the Infrastructure Improvements to Charlotte Avenue project (Solicitation #2096-SCP) through an Invitation to Bid procurement. The project scope involves upgrading water and sewer mains along Charlotte Avenue from Cherry Road to Cedar Street, with the City providing a portion of the 12-inch ductile iron waterline in material only; all other materials, equipment, and labor must be furnished by the selected contractor. Qualified civil contractors must demonstrate sufficient means and experience in similar infrastructure work, supported by AIA document A305, at least three references, and various certifications addressing suspension and debarment status, illegal immigration compliance, Iran divestment compliance, and customer service agreement acknowledgment. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 460 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within 60 additional days, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for unauthorized delays. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on April 2, 2026 at 10:00 am at the City of Rock Hill Operations Center; a question submission deadline of April 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm; and a bid submission deadline of 2:00 pm on April 23, 2026 via the City's eProcurement Portal. Each submission must include a bid guaranty of not less than five percent of the total bid amount, and all bids must remain valid for 60 days following the closing deadline.

This is a single-award contract funded through a State Revolving Fund loan (SRF Project Nos. CW 393-39 for Sewer and DW 4610002-14 for Water), and all bidders must comply with applicable state and federal requirements, including Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions. Prospective bidders must implement procedures ensuring Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms receive meaningful participation opportunities if subcontracts are awarded, though no specific set-asides are designated for DBE firms in this solicitation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Bid documents and project plans are available through Keck & Wood, Inc. (Project Manager: Seth Graves, PE; 803-768-5200) and digitally via Quest CDN (project number 10112992) for a $50 download fee or free registration. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this infrastructure improvement project. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Sarah Kesler, Procurement Analyst, at sarah.kesler@cityofrockhill.com or (803) 329-7070.