Repair metal roofing? Storage bldg. B

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is soliciting bids for a metal roofing repair project at Storage Building B located in Aiken, South Carolina. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a comprehensive roofing repair and restoration service covering approximately 8,000 square feet of existing metal roofing. Specific work requirements include cleaning and preparing the existing metal roofing surface, installing rust inhibiting coating, applying elastomeric base coat flashing at roof penetrations and panel laps, and installing elastomeric foundation and finish coats. Contractors must complete all work in compliance with applicable building codes and manufacturer specifications. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 2, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST at the SCVRD-Aiken Office, located at 1855 York Street NE, Aiken, SC 29801. Sealed bids are due by May 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions accepted until May 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM EST. The award is anticipated on May 10, 2022, with a project completion timeline of thirty days after purchase order receipt.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Vendors must register with the state to obtain a vendor number and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability insurance with $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation insurance as required by South Carolina law. The contractor must provide a two-year warranty on all work, with the manufacturer offering a ten-year warranty. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement allows for pricing in US dollars to cover all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, and supervision. Interestingly, the initial solicitation resulted in no bids, prompting the agency to re-solicit the project to obtain competitive proposals. Vendors are encouraged to comply with South Carolina procurement preferences for resident contractors, resident subcontractors, and South Carolina or US end products if applicable.