Metal handrail repair

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is seeking a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive metal handrail repair, addition, and replacement services at their Annex Building in Columbia, South Carolina. The procurement involves a full-scale handrail renovation project that requires converting existing non-compliant handrails to meet current International Building Code (IBC) standards. Specific deliverables include resetting existing porch handrails, installing two new sets of handrails on side building steps, converting a removable dock handrail to permanent installation, installing returns on four backside parking lot staircases, and adding new toe plates on a handicap ramp. Contractors must complete all work between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, with daily worksite cleanup and security considerations. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of commercial handrail installation experience and submit a lump sum, all-inclusive proposal covering installation, travel, overhead, lodging, meals, insurance, materials, labor, and associated costs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at 510 Beckman Road, with sealed bids due by April 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Questions from potential bidders must be submitted by April 16, 2020, at 12:00 p.m.

The solicitation applies South Carolina preferences for resident vendors, resident contractors, and resident subcontractors where applicable. Contractors must provide liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation, with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000. The project requires all work to comply with applicable state and local laws, codes, and regulations, with the contractor responsible for off-site disposal of all debris and materials. No specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the procurement documents. The awarded contractor will be provided access to on-site electricity, water, and outdoor restroom facilities. Bids must be submitted as a single sealed copy to either the mailing address (PO Box 207, Columbia, SC 29202) or physical address (293 Greystone Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29210). The project completion timeline is set at 30 days from award issuance and purchase order receipt, with award notification expected on April 21, 2020, or April 28, 2020.