North Greenwood Industrial Park Phase Two Construction Materials Testing

Greenwood County is seeking quotes from construction materials testing firms to provide specialized testing and inspection services for the North Greenwood Industrial Park Phase Two project. The procurement focuses on conducting 2021 International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests, modified for South Carolina requirements, for a 108,500 square foot precast industrial spec building located at 5624 US 25 N in Hodges, SC. The project involves comprehensive materials testing for a facility with exposed steel beams and an insulated membrane roof on a corrugated metal deck, with potential expansion capabilities to 155,000 square feet. The primary deliverables include rigorous inspection and testing protocols to ensure compliance with modified building code standards, with specific focus on geotechnical assessments based on the preliminary geotechnical report. The project is situated on Parcel ID # 6930-172-696 and requires detailed materials testing across the building site. The request for quote was posted on July 7, 2025, with responses due by July 14, 2025, indicating a relatively short turnaround time for potential contractors.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The preliminary geotechnical report, prepared by GeoTrack Technologies, Inc., provides critical insights into site conditions, recommending shallow spread footings with a maximum net allowable bearing pressure of 3,000 pounds per square foot and suggesting the use of on-site residual soils as structural fill with proper compaction. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the project involves a substantial industrial development with potential for future expansion. The site has been assessed as conforming to IBC Seismic Site Class D, with no groundwater encountered during initial investigations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The project appears to require a technically proficient materials testing firm with expertise in industrial construction, geotechnical assessments, and compliance with South Carolina's modified building code requirements.