North Greenwood Industrial Park Phase Two Site Development and Design/Build Speculative Building

Greenwood County is seeking qualified general contractors for the North Greenwood Industrial Park (NGIP) Phase Two Site Development and Design/Build Speculative Building project, located at 5624 US 25 N in Hodges, South Carolina. The procurement involves comprehensive professional services for architectural, engineering, construction, and project management across approximately 64.3 acres. The primary deliverable is constructing a 108,500 square foot precast concrete speculative building on Lot 1, with potential expansion capabilities to 155,000 square feet, alongside highway improvements, internal roadways, mass grading of three industrial sites, detention basins, storm drainage networks, and utility installations. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on March 13, 2025, through the county's e-Procurement Portal, with a preferred project completion timeline of 12 months and a maximum allowable duration of 16 months. The county will evaluate proposals using a 110-point scoring system, with 60 points for cost proposal, 15 points for qualifications and capabilities, 15 points for similar project experience, 10 points for project schedule, and 10 points for local vendor participation.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the RFP indicates that bidders must provide evidence of bonding capacity, insurance certificates, and detailed information about their firm's experience and project team. Contractors will need to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their capability to handle this complex industrial park development. Preliminary geotechnical reports for the site indicate variable soil conditions across the three lots, with recommendations for specific foundation and pavement construction techniques. Although a precise project budget is not disclosed, the county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and project funding is contingent upon receiving adequate financial resources. The project is designed to accommodate potential industrial tenants with building sites ranging from 41,000 to 155,000 square feet, suggesting a flexible and strategic approach to economic development in Greenwood County.