Maintenance of sanitary lift station

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is requesting bids for maintenance of the sanitary lift station at Landrum Welcome Center in Landrum, South Carolina, under an Invitation for Bid with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Landrum Welcome Center; site visits are strongly encouraged and may be scheduled with David Gilson at 864-878-9813 or Rusty Zahler at 803-734-7218.

The contractor will provide monthly inspections and maintenance (wet well pull-down, pump and float inspection and cleaning, debris removal, control and alarm verification, run-time rate calculation), bi-annual services (mowing, vegetation pruning, debris and sediment removal, monthly report generation), yearly air release valve maintenance by a confined-space-certified technician, and emergency response within four hours of notification. Remote telemetry monitoring with text, email, and phone notification capabilities is required. The lift station includes a precast structure with a wet well, electric pumps, electronic controls, telemetry, a backup generator, and appurtenances. The contractor must handle all material and hazardous waste disposal, submit comprehensive monthly operational reports, and manage confined-space work, electrical repairs through licensed electricians, crane support, and force main pipe repairs as needed. All work must comply with SCDOT Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (2007 edition), SCPRT Sewer Specifications, and SCDHEC and EPA regulations. The contractor assumes financial responsibility for any DHEC fines resulting from non-compliance.

Pricing shall be submitted as fixed unit prices for monthly service, bi-annual service, yearly air release valve maintenance, and remote telemetry monitoring, plus separate rates for additional repairs and emergency call-outs. The initial contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options for a maximum five-year term, with an estimated start date of September 21, 2026. Award notification will be posted September 10, 2026. The contractor must obtain a South Carolina state vendor number and register in the SCEIS system. All offers must be submitted electronically through http://www.procurement.sc.gov.