Shell Sand-Edisto Beach State Park

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for shell sand materials and delivery services at Edisto Beach State Park, located in Colleton County. The procurement requires the supply, delivery, and tailgate spreading of 450 cubic yards of shell sand, with 250 cubic yards to be piled at a designated trailside parking lot and 200 cubic yards to be spread along State Cabin Road. Vendors must provide shell sand materials comparable in composition to existing on-site materials and meet specified aggregate gradation requirements. The solicitation allows for pre-bid site visits by appointment with Park Manager Kyle Bullock, with questions due by January 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM and bid submissions due by January 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Evaluation will be conducted online through the South Carolina procurement website, with award made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit price per cubic yard. The contract involves a one-time supply and delivery, with all materials to be delivered and spread within one week of the scheduled start date.

The procurement includes provisions for South Carolina resident vendor preference and South Carolina or United States end-product preferences, which can be claimed and substantiated by offerors. Vendors must be registered with the state vendor registration system and may be required to provide material samples within 48 hours of request for quality verification. The state will not pay sales or use taxes, and all pricing must be fixed. Park management reserves the right to refuse delivery or payment for substandard material, and the vendor is responsible for traffic control during delivery operations. Vendors must submit weight tickets for all delivered material. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for a one-time delivery of shell sand materials. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract is scheduled for award on January 22, 2026, with delivery and spreading of materials expected to occur shortly thereafter.