PBHPH Gym Netting

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) is seeking bids for a gym ceiling netting system installation at Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital in Anderson, South Carolina. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) requiring a contractor to furnish all labor, materials, transportation, and equipment to install a complete roof net system covering approximately 46 feet by 72 feet. Specific requirements include #42 knotted nylon netting with 3.75-inch stretch mesh cut to form 1.87-inch by 1.87-inch openings, 5/16-inch braided polyester rope in black, and #36 round braid hanging twine. The project requires work to be performed between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with a 30-day completion timeline after notice to proceed. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the hospital location, with questions from offerors due by April 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Bids are due May 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. through online submission, with award notification planned for May 5, 2021 and a contract period from May 17, 2021 through June 30, 2021.

Bidders may claim South Carolina preferences for resident contractor, resident subcontractor, or resident vendor status if meeting statutory requirements. Offerors must submit a signed cover page, provide financial statements, list three comparable completed contracts, and complete a vendor questionnaire addressing past performance, contract disputes, manpower capacity, and business licensing. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 auto liability per accident, and workers' compensation insurance. Nonresident contractors may be subject to a 2% income tax withholding unless registered with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit prices, with final payment contingent upon 100% completion and approval following a joint final inspection. While no specific budget range is provided, contractors must demonstrate financial capability, relevant experience, and ability to meet the technical specifications for the netting installation project.