Install new roofs at yawkey

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for roof replacement services at the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center in Florence County. The procurement involves replacing roofs on two specific buildings: the Blackout House (YWC 29), a two-story 1,100 square foot wood frame residence, and the South Island Office (YWC 13), a two-story 4,000 square foot building. Key deliverables include complete roof removal, sheathing inspection and potential replacement, flashing and drip edge replacement, and installation of new 30-year architectural shingles in green. Bidders must possess a South Carolina LLR General Contractors License and participate in a mandatory pre-bid site visit scheduled for 4/16/2025 at 11:00 AM EST, which requires transportation via ferry to the island location. The solicitation outlines specific line items for total roof replacement costs for each building, as well as unit pricing for potential additional work like wood blocking and plywood sheathing replacement. Offers are due by 4/29/2025 at 10:00 AM EST, with contract award anticipated on 4/30/2025, and a projected contract duration of 90 days from purchase order receipt.

Contractors must provide comprehensive liability insurance with specific coverage requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability, and Statutory Limits for Worker's Compensation. The solicitation allows for various state vendor preferences, such as Resident Vendor, Resident Subcontractor, and Resident Contractor Preferences. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified contractors meeting the licensing and insurance requirements. Contractors will be expected to comply with all applicable building codes and provide thorough site cleaning upon project completion. Although a precise budget range is not specified in the provided documentation, the project involves roof replacements for two buildings totaling approximately 5,100 square feet, suggesting a moderate-scale roofing contract. The unique island location and mandatory site visit indicate potential logistical complexities that bidders should carefully consider when preparing their proposals.