Lake Wylie High/Liberty Hill Elementary School Signal & Intersection Improvement

The Clover School District is seeking bids for a traffic signal and intersection improvement project located at Hands Mill Highway and Cannonball Run in York, South Carolina, specifically serving Lake Wylie High and Liberty Hill Elementary Schools. This procurement (#25-1001) is structured as a Single Prime Contract with comprehensive scope including surveying, demolition, grading, paving, utility relocation, and new signal installation. The project will involve installing new traffic signal equipment, including steel poles, a 2070 controller, radar detection zones, pedestrian buttons, and various signage, all adhering to SCDOT 2025 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Clover School District Office, with bid submissions due by December 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must submit an original bid package containing signed cover pages, project documentation, certificate of insurance, appropriate state licensing, and a 5% bid bond. The district will evaluate bids based on lowest responsible and responsive bidder criteria, with considerations including material delivery, compliance with technical specifications, and overall project approach.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documents. Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, previous contractual experience, and necessary licensing to be considered. The project is budgeted with a $40,000 general contingency cash allowance, with the total contract value not explicitly stated but implied to be substantial given the comprehensive infrastructure improvements. Liquidated damages are structured at $500 per calendar day for the first ten days of delay and $1,500 per day thereafter. The project timeline indicates a commencement date of December 23, 2025, with substantial completion expected by June 1, 2026. Performance and payment bonds will be required for 100% of the contract value from the winning bidder. Contractors must also comply with various legal requirements, including civil rights provisions and illegal immigration statutes, and any scope modifications will require explicit approval from the Clover School District.