Sale of Metal Water Tanks

Chesterfield County and Clarendon County in South Carolina are seeking to sell surplus metal water tanks through a solicitation of proposals (SOP 2024-020) posted on April 30, 2025, with responses due by 4:00 PM EST on May 22, 2025. The procurement involves selling eight metal tanks of varying sizes and materials, including four 3'x 6' galvanized tanks (350 gallons each), one 4'x 15' steel tank (1,500 gallons), two 6'x 24' steel tanks (5,000 gallons each), and one 8'x 26' steel tank (10,000 gallons). The tanks will be sold "as is" from their current location, with buyers responsible for complete removal within ten calendar days after payment. Potential bidders must submit a detailed proposal response sheet listing individual and total prices for each tank type, and the county will add 8% sales tax to the final pricing. The deadline for submitting questions is 4:00 PM on May 16th, 2025, and the county reserves the right to accept or reject any part of the offers received and potentially make multiple awards.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are prohibited from submitting offers if they owe taxes to Clarendon County, and all offers must comply with South Carolina's ethics and government accountability regulations. A Certificate of Insurance will be required prior to the Notice to Proceed, and no bid bond is necessary. The tanks are located in a wooded, rural area and show significant signs of weathering and rust, as documented in the attached photographs. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the total value will depend on the final bid prices for the eight tanks. All work must be performed safely and in compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward asset disposal process aimed at selling surplus water storage infrastructure.