Riverbend Park Drainage Improvements

Greenville County is seeking sealed proposals for the Riverbend Park Drainage Improvements project, located at 175 Riverbend Road in Greenville, South Carolina. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) #25050 focused on comprehensive drainage corrections and improvements around the barn at Riverbend Equestrian Park. Project deliverables include demolition of existing storm drainage infrastructure, erosion control, pavement and stone work, storm drain installation, and site regrading. Key objectives involve installing 21 linear feet of 12-inch reinforced concrete pipe, re-grading drainage ditches, extending roof drain connections, and providing new asphalt and gravel surfaces. Contractors must submit a detailed statement of qualifications including company background, licenses, certifications, and references. The proposal evaluation will be based on six equally weighted criteria: responsiveness to RFP, experience and past performance, pricing, construction schedule, references, and project methodology/understanding. Critical dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on January 15, 2025, at 10:00 am, with proposal submissions due January 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The tentative award date is February 7, 2025, with contract negotiations planned from February 7-21, 2025, and a projected Notice to Proceed on February 21, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires contractors to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. A bid bond of 5% of the bid price is mandatory. Contractors must provide evidence of professional capacity through comprehensive documentation, including detailed scope of work that demonstrates project understanding and minimizes operational disruptions. The project documents suggest a professional engineering approach, with plans certified by James David Compton, PE License No. 41152. Though no specific budget range is provided, the detailed engineering plans and comprehensive requirements indicate a significant capital investment. The project is being managed through Greenville County Parks, Recreation & Tourism, with engineering plans prepared by Davis & Floyd, Inc. Prospective bidders should carefully review the provided construction documents, which include precise technical specifications for site work, soil preparation, permanent seeding, and comprehensive erosion control measures.