Palmetto Tank Renovation

The Lowcountry Regional Water System in Hampton, South Carolina is requesting sealed bids for Palmetto Tank Renovations, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The project involves furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor to repair and renovate a water storage tank, including interior and exterior sandblasting and painting, containment provision, and preparation and painting of well pump, piping, valves, and appurtenances.

Contractors must hold a South Carolina contractor license with at least one of the following classifications: WL, WP, BD, IR, SS, or SF. Bid documents are available through Duncan Parnell's bid room at https://bidroom.duncan-parnell.com/ and require registration to access and be added to the official Plan Holder's List. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. serves as project engineer. Addenda notifications are sent only to bidders who purchase full sets through Duncan Parnell.

All bidders must submit bid security equal to not less than five percent of the bid amount in the form of a certified check or bid bond. The successful contractor must provide a one hundred percent performance bond and payment bond. Contractors must maintain fire, extended coverage, vandalism, and malicious mischief insurance equal to the actual value of insured property during construction.

The project is funded by a State Revolving Fund loan. Bidders must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 40 CFR 33.240, and American Iron and Steel requirements. Although not specifically required, the Department of Health and Environmental Control encourages the use of disadvantaged business enterprises and minority/women-owned business enterprises, with bidders expected to make positive efforts to utilize such firms. Bid protests must be filed within 15 days of the Notice of Intent to Award issuance. No bid may be withdrawn within 90 days of the bid opening date. Sealed bids are submitted to the Owner's office at 513 Elm Street West, Hampton, SC 29924, and will be publicly opened and read aloud.