Pecan Tree Road Water & Sewer Line Extensions

Dorchester County, South Carolina is seeking bids for the Pecan Tree Road Water & Sewer Line Extensions project, specifically targeting Class WL (Water & Sewer Lines) contractors. The procurement involves installing approximately 1,238 linear feet of 16-inch water main and 1,047 linear feet of 12-inch gravity sewer main, including multiple steel casings installed by bore and jack method. The project will include one fire hydrant, five 5-foot diameter manholes, one doghouse manhole, one water service, and associated appurtenances along Highway US 78 and crossing Norfolk Southern Corporation railroad right-of-way. Only contractors who attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 10, 2025, are eligible to submit bids, with the bid due date set for October 8, 2025. Bidders must adhere to strict specifications, including using 100% US-manufactured materials and complying with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) water and sewer system construction standards. The project requires virtual bid submission through Microsoft Teams, with specific meeting links and conference IDs provided for pre-bid and bid opening meetings. Project completion is targeted for June 2025, with the total project area of disturbance being less than 0.4 acres.

The procurement has specific restrictions limiting bid eligibility to contractors who participated in the mandatory July 10, 2025 pre-bid meeting, effectively narrowing the competitive field. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project requires contractors to have a Class WL certification. The project is funded directly by Dorchester County and has received necessary environmental approvals, including a Department of the Army permit for linear transportation projects and coastal zone consistency certification. Necessary permits, including a Water Supply Construction Permit and a Wastewater Construction Permit from SCDHEC, have already been secured. The project involves crossing multiple parcels owned by Port 95 TC-B2 LLC and Gannett Enterprises LLC, with temporary construction easements already in place. While a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive engineering plans and extensive infrastructure requirements suggest a significant capital investment for municipal water and sewer infrastructure expansion.