LEC Windows Installation

Beaufort County is soliciting bids for a window installation project at the Sheriff's Law Enforcement Center located at 100 Ribaut Road in Beaufort, South Carolina. The project involves installing fixed aluminum-framed windows on the second floor of the facility, which requires preparing new window openings in an existing CMU wall, installing new headers, and completing associated finishes including cutting and repairing EFIS stucco and interior drywall. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 021425 was released on January 10, 2025, with proposals due on February 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually via WebEx on February 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond and performance/payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. The project has a specified contract term of 120 days, with the contractor responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and necessary permits. Liquidated damages are set at $200 per day for project delays, and progress payments will be made monthly on a percentage complete basis, with 90% of completed work paid and 10% retained until final completion.

The procurement includes specific requirements for small and minority business participation, with contractors required to submit documentation demonstrating good faith efforts to include disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must complete a Monthly Compliance Status Report tracking Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) expenditures, which is due by the 5th day of each month to the Beaufort County Compliance Office. The project specifications call for high-performance aluminum-framed storefront windows with specific technical requirements, including a thermal transmittance (U-value) of 0.30 maximum, solar heat gain coefficient of 0.25 maximum, and hurricane impact rating. The windows will use fully tempered, low-E coated insulating glass units with warm-edge spacers. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications in the project manual suggest a focus on quality, performance, and durability. The project will be executed at the Beaufort County Sheriff's Department's operational center, requiring careful coordination and daily housekeeping throughout the installation process.