South Central Water Main Replacement

The City of Rock Hill is requesting bids for the South Central Water Main Replacement project, with submissions due August 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the City's eProcurement Portal. The project is funded in part by the SC Rural Infrastructure Authority Basic Infrastructure program.

The scope encompasses replacement of approximately 4,700 linear feet of aging water main infrastructure in the south central portion of Rock Hill, including demolition and removal of existing mains, installation of new 8-inch and 12-inch diameter water mains, new water service connections, hydrant replacements, valve boxes, appurtenances, traffic control, site restoration, and final cleaning. Work locations include Green Street from Emmett to Johnston and Whitner Street from Crawford to Green. Substantial completion is required within 180 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 consecutive calendar days thereafter. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per consecutive calendar day for unauthorized delays.

Contractors must provide evidence of appropriate licensing, bonding, insurance, and experience with similar water utility infrastructure projects. Required insurance includes general auto liability of $1 million per occurrence, general liability of $2 million per incident/occurrence, professional liability of $3 million, and Worker's Compensation as required by South Carolina law. Payment and Performance Bonds equal to the full contract sum are required before execution. Each bid must include a Bid Guaranty of not less than 5% of the bid amount and evidence of sufficient means and experience in the form of AIA document A305.

Prospective bidders must implement procedures ensuring that Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms are given opportunities for meaningful participation if subcontracts are awarded. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Operations Center, 757 South Anderson Road. Requests for information are due by August 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Bid documents and plans are available from Keck & Wood (Seth Graves, PE, 803-768-5200, scbidding26@keckwood.com) and through Quest CDN (project number 10273114). The contract award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No bid may be withdrawn for 60 days after closing.