Maryville Water Distribution Improvements Phase II Project 1518 Request for Bid

The City of Georgetown, South Carolina, is seeking bids for the Maryville Water Distribution Improvements Phase II Project (Project #1518), a municipal infrastructure upgrade focused on water system enhancements in the Maryville District. The project involves installing approximately 4,305 linear feet of new 6-inch PVC water lines across Morrison, Elizabeth, and Oak Streets, including new fire hydrants, water services, isolation valves, and street and driveway asphalt restoration. Contractors will be responsible for replacing existing water service lines with new 1-inch lines according to engineering plans and technical specifications. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2025, via MS Teams, with sealed bids due on October 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. The project timeline indicates construction will start in November 2025 and be completed by April 2026, with a total contract duration of 180 days. Bidders must submit a bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount and provide comprehensive insurance coverage of $1,000,000. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the most qualified, lowest responsive, and responsible bidder, considering factors such as contractor ability, experience, compliance, financial resources, and previous performance.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must possess a South Carolina General Contractor License and are subject to SCDOT construction standard specifications and technical water infrastructure requirements. Subcontractors will need City approval, and the project will be fully funded by the City of Georgetown. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves upgrades to existing water distribution infrastructure in the Maryville District. The bid form includes detailed pricing schedules for 18 line items covering various aspects of the water main installation, including mobilization, construction staking, infrastructure connections, water main installation, services, hydrant assemblies, testing, and environmental controls. Bidders should note that their bid pricing must comprehensively cover all labor, materials, equipment, overhead, supervision, mobilization, profit, bonds, insurance, taxes, business licenses, and construction permit fees. The project's specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, but the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements suggests a significant municipal investment in water system upgrades.