Sewer Line Replacement - Westside Park

Greenville County is seeking proposals for a sewer line replacement project at Westside Park through RFP #26059, which involves installing approximately 600 linear feet of new 4-inch HDPE sewer pipe using underground boring technology. The project will connect the existing sewer line at the soccer fields to the existing line beyond the playground and shelter area, with specific requirements including utility locating via 811, video inspection of existing lines, boring operations, tie-in connections with cleanouts, and comprehensive site restoration. Contractors must submit a lump-sum bid and demonstrate significant experience in underground boring or sewer line installation, with a preference for South Carolina governmental entity references. The procurement timeline includes a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, a question submission deadline of January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and sealed proposal submissions due by February 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM through the County's online procurement portal. Evaluation criteria will assess responsiveness (20%), experience and past performance (20%), proposed completion schedule (20%), pricing (20%), and references (20%), with the County reserving the right to reject any proposals and conduct interviews.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project requires a bid bond of 5 percent of the bid price and mandates that the successful contractor provide a performance and payment bond equal to the total bid price within 15 working days of award. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000, and statutory worker's compensation coverage, with Greenville County to be named as an additional insured on all policies. The contractor must substantially complete the project within 30 consecutive calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $150 per day assessed for each day beyond the deadline. While no specific budget range was provided, the contract will be structured with 30-day net payment terms, and no early payment discounts will be considered. The project is expected to have a Notice to Proceed on February 23, 2026, with contract negotiations scheduled for February 16-20, 2026, and a tentative award date of February 12, 2026.