Pump Station #20 Force Main Re-Diversion Project (Originally Posted on Vendor Registry)

Dorchester County, South Carolina is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 2025-15 through a competitive sealed bid procurement for the Pump Station #20 Force Main Re-Diversion Project. The primary deliverables include the installation of approximately 6,070 linear feet of 10-inch C900 DR18 PVC force main by direct bury, 6,625 linear feet of 10-inch fusible PVC by horizontal directional drill, four 10-inch plug valves, and necessary appurtenances to divert wastewater flow from the existing Woodland High School Pump Station to the Winding Woods Pump Station, with an additional replacement of approximately 70 linear feet of existing 10-inch gravity sewer with 12-inch gravity sewer in an existing casing. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience with force main installation, horizontal directional drilling, utility coordination, and environmental compliance; bidders are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications, Vendor Information Form, Subcontractor Data Form, and certifications for compliance with illegal immigration laws, non-collusion, equal employment opportunity, and vendor preferences. The project encompasses environmental and regulatory compliance, including US Army Corps of Engineers wetland impact permits, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services land disturbance permits, and coastal zone consistency concurrence, with temporary impacts to 0.009 acres of freshwater wetlands and 0.037 acres of non-wetland waters. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with bids due on May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST through the OpenGov procurement platform; the contract completion timeline is 180 days from the Notice to Proceed, and bid prices must remain firm for 90 days from the opening date. Evaluation criteria focus on contractor qualifications, experience, compliance with technical specifications, and adherence to environmental and safety requirements. Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required, along with performance and payment bonds of 100% of contract value.

The procurement does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other protected classifications, though standard non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity certifications are required from all bidders. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The project will be performed within the South Carolina Department of Transportation right-of-way along US Highway 78 and requires coordination with existing utilities, local authorities, and regulatory agencies; contractors must integrate their work with existing infrastructure and comply with SCDOT regulations and environmental protection measures. The project is funded by Dorchester County with potential use by other public agencies and has received all necessary environmental and construction permits, including a Wastewater Construction Permit (WW045834) issued May 14, 2024, with a construction completion deadline of May 14, 2027. While no specific contract award value is disclosed in the available documents, the project scope and technical requirements suggest a substantial infrastructure contract; interested parties should contact Rebecca Dantzler, Purchasing Services Manager, at RDantzler@DorchesterCountySC.gov for detailed budget information and clarifications regarding bid submission through the new procurement platform.