Spanish Moss Trail Extension at Ribaut Road

Beaufort County is seeking South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) pre-qualified contractors to extend the Spanish Moss Trail approximately 1,150 feet south of Ribaut Road to Appleton Road, with a primary focus on installing a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Signal at Ribaut Road. The project, identified as IFB #051525, requires contractors to complete roadway construction, including concrete pavement installation, traffic control, signage, striping, and associated grading and construction activities within 150 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with an additional 45 days allowed for punch list work. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with proposal submissions due on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 3:00 pm EST. Contractors must provide a 5% bid bond and will be required to submit performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract price. All work must conform to SCDOT standard specifications and drawings, with liquidated damages set at $800 per calendar day for non-completion.

The county strongly emphasizes small and minority business participation, requiring prime contractors to submit monthly compliance status reports documenting Small and Minority Business Enterprise (S/MBE) involvement. Contractors must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and demonstrate good faith efforts to include small and minority businesses in the project. The contract will be awarded as a unit rate contract, with precise technical specifications outlined in the project documents, including detailed requirements for site clearing, earthwork, concrete reinforcing, storm drainage, and landscaping. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project involves multiple stakeholders, including Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority as the property owner, and requires careful coordination with utility providers such as Palmetto Electric, Dominion Energy, and BJWSA. Contractors must navigate complex environmental and regulatory requirements, including tree preservation, sediment and erosion control, and adherence to local and state regulations.