Lake fairfield pedestrian bridge rehab and boardwalk replacement

Greenville County is soliciting bids for the Lake Fairfield Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation and Boardwalk Replacement project, a construction contract located on Lake Fairfield Drive in Greenville, South Carolina. The procurement involves comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing pedestrian bridge and boardwalk originally constructed in 2007, with the primary objective of replacing boardwalk beams, joists, decking, handrail posts, and bridge deck components. Key deliverables include demolishing and removing existing boardwalk superstructure, constructing a new boardwalk with 5/4" hardwood decking, installing new handrail posts, toe rails, side rails, and hardwood handrails, and replacing the pedestrian bridge deck using a two-layer system of 2x6 pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine and 5/4x6 hardwood. The project requires strict adherence to Greenville County and South Carolina Department of Transportation specifications, with contractors responsible for utility protection, site stabilization, and implementing sediment control measures. The bid was released on October 24, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, and bid submissions due by November 14, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The project has a 60-calendar day timeline for substantial completion, with an additional 15 days allowed for final punch list items and project closeout.

Bidders must be registered in South Carolina and provide a bid bond of 5% of the bid price, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires compliance with the Illegal Immigration Reform Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. Contractors must submit references, complete a vendor questionnaire, and demonstrate technical capabilities for complex boardwalk rehabilitation. The bid includes both primary and alternate pricing options, with detailed line items for materials such as safety equipment, lumber, hardware, and surface preparation. The project does not specify an exact budget range, but bidders will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications, provide competitive pricing, and demonstrate experience with similar infrastructure rehabilitation projects. Liquidated damages are set at $100 per consecutive calendar day beyond the completion deadline, and the total contract is expected to be awarded based on the most responsive and responsible bid that meets all technical and procedural requirements.