Melbourne Lane Streambank Stabilization RFB

Renewable Water Resources, a special purpose district in South Carolina, is requesting bids on streambank stabilization and restoration along Brushy Creek in Greenville County, with bids due September 10, 2026. The project may be funded in whole or in part through the State Revolving Fund program, subjecting it to federal compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, American Iron and Steel provisions, and E-Verify worker authorization.

The scope includes installation of approximately 80 linear feet of boulder toe wall, grading and restoration of the washed-out bank, sediment and erosion control measures, and revegetation of disturbed areas and newly constructed slopes to provide final stabilization. Work items include site clearing and grubbing (0.03 acres), stream bypass pumping, earthwork and excavation (100 cubic yards), coir matting (75 square yards), permanent seeding and mulching (0.31 acres), and riparian seed mix and mulching (0.02 acres). The streambank is adjacent to existing sanitary sewer infrastructure. Contractors must complete all work by December 31, 2026, commencing on a date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

The procurement is structured as a lump sum bid. Bidders must submit a total price including all labor, materials, equipment, sales tax, and applicable fees. Contractors must sign mandatory compliance forms including South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act certification, State Revolving Fund compliance (if applicable), ARRA Buy American requirements (if applicable), and South Carolina Code 12-8-550 tax liability certification. Bidders must list major equipment items, identify self-performed work by specialty, and provide information on all selected subcontractors representing three percent or more of the base bid amount. Liquidated damages apply as specified in the contract. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to RFB requirements, demonstrated experience with similar streambank stabilization projects, and pricing competitiveness. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering best value.