Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services - Roofing

Dorchester County, South Carolina is seeking qualified firms to provide Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services specifically for Roofing Trade Projects across various county locations. This procurement will result in multiple Job Order Contracts awarded through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Contractors will be responsible for completing roofing projects via individual job orders using a Construction Task Catalog with prepriced tasks and proposed adjustment factors. Key evaluation criteria include firm qualifications and safety experience (30%), cost proposal with adjustment factors (30%), capacity and availability (20%), and references and past project performance (20%). The solicitation includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM via virtual link, with written questions accepted until January 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Proposals are due January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM and can be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement Portal, by mail, or in-person. The base contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal terms, and contractors must maintain necessary state and local licenses while complying with various regulatory requirements.

Regarding organizational restrictions, the RFP does not indicate specific set-aside designations or limitations on respondent types. Contractors must maintain 51% self-performance of labor hours through the foreperson level and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of job order prices when required. A 6.0% JOC Administrative Fee will be payable to The Gordian Group and must be included in adjustment factors. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract allows for variable project scopes with liquidated damages ranging from $100 per day for orders under $10,000 to $500 per day for orders exceeding $50,000. Contractors must comply with South Carolina requirements including the Drug-Free Workplace Act, illegal immigration compliance, and non-discrimination regulations. The county reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive informalities, and make multiple awards based on contractor capacity and best value. Subcontractors must be comprehensively listed on the provided Subcontractor Data Form, with all required business and contact information disclosed.