Replace roof at donnelly WMA

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the roof at the Donnelly Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Technician Residence located in Green Pond, South Carolina. The project involves removing the existing shingle roof and installing a new metal roof (Tuff-Rib Classic Rib Metal Roofing Panel, 26 Gauge, in Charcoal Gray), with comprehensive requirements including repairing or replacing wood decking, installing ice and water shield underlayment, replacing step flashing and ridge venting, and installing furring strips. Required qualifications include being a licensed South Carolina General Contractor with current liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), Worker's Compensation, and Auto Liability coverage. Contractors must submit unit pricing for multiple line items, including a lump sum roof replacement, cost per square foot for decking replacement, cost per linear foot for framing, and cost per square foot for plywood replacement. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on December 5, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the Donnelly WMA Office, with offers originally due by December 30, 2019, at 10:00 AM through the online procurement portal. The contractor must complete all work within forty-five (45) days of receiving the purchase order and provide a five-year workmanship and installation warranty.

The solicitation indicates potential preference for South Carolina residents, in-state vendors, and vendors using in-state subcontractors, who may qualify for preference adjustments of up to 4% under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, vendors must register for a South Carolina Vendor Number and identify their entity type and state of incorporation. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all work required to conform to the 2012 International Building Code. No specific budget range or total project value was disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, maintaining a clean jobsite, and ensuring daily debris removal and proper overnight tarping of exposed areas to prevent water damage. The solicitation process included multiple amendments clarifying project specifications and addressing vendor questions, with the procurement managed by Procurement Officer Andy Bowman.