Roadway Improvements

Clarendon County is seeking sealed bids (Bid Number 2022-IFB-27) for comprehensive roadway improvements at the Alcolu Industrial and Technology Park, specifically involving Spigner Road widening and interior industrial park roadway construction. The project encompasses extending Jo Rogers Jr Boulevard, installing water main extensions, wastewater gravity and force mains, and constructing a 180 GPM pump station across approximately 132 acres. Key deliverables include constructing two building pads (150,000 and 250,000 square feet), light-duty asphalt paved entrance and access drives, and a railroad spur. Bidders must be legally qualified under South Carolina contractor licensing regulations and provide a bid security of 5% of their maximum bid price, either as a certified check or bid bond. The bid documents will be available from Alliance Consulting Engineering for $300, with sealed bids due on November 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Clarendon County Council Chambers. The project is partially funded by the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) Economic Infrastructure Program, with a contract completion time of 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are set at $1,500 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the bid documents. The project appears to be an open competitive procurement without limitations on bidder type, though contractors must demonstrate compliance with South Carolina licensing requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the project involves coordination with multiple utility providers including the City of Manning, Black River Electric Cooperative, Farmers Telephone Cooperative, and SCANA. The contract will be awarded based on the total cost of the base bid, with Clarendon County Economic Development Council's funding approval serving as a key contingency. Although a precise budget range was not specified, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving roadway construction, utility infrastructure, and industrial park development—suggests a significant capital investment. The project's technical complexity and infrastructure scale indicate potential contract values in the mid to high six-figure range, with George Kosinski, the Economic Development Executive Director, available for additional inquiries at gkosinski@clarendoncountygov.org or (803) 779-2078.