Little Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Greenville County, South Carolina is seeking a contractor for the Little Creek Pedestrian Bridge replacement project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26001. The project requires removal of the existing bridge and installation of a newly manufactured 11' x 53' pedestrian bridge located on the Green Line of the Prisma Health's Swamp Rabbit Trail Network. Specific project requirements include a PE stamped design and calculation package, concrete decking, weathered steel finish, and mesh railing panels. The bid will be evaluated primarily on cost, with 99% of scoring focused on the lowest price and 1% on responsiveness to IFB requirements. Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 10, 2025, a bid submission deadline of August 1, 2025 at 3:00 pm, a tentative contract award date of August 8, 2025, and an expected Notice to Proceed on August 22, 2025. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and performance/payment bond, and meet comprehensive insurance requirements including $1,000,000 general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with the Illegal Immigration Reform Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and various local and state regulations. The project requires detailed qualifications, references, and certifications as part of the bid response. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves replacing an existing pedestrian bridge at specific GPS coordinates (34.902240041810884, -82.44328267309193) near the convergence of Vinson Drive and Delta Drive. The Sample Construction Agreement indicates a standard 90-calendar day contract period with liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for late completion. Monthly invoices will be subject to a 10% retainage until project completion, with the total contract amount to be determined through the bidding process. The precise budget range is not explicitly stated in the procurement documents, but contractors should be prepared to provide a comprehensive lump sum bid for the bridge replacement project.