Stratton Capers 2 Water Line Upgrade - Phase 2

Dorchester County, South Carolina is seeking qualified construction firms to submit sealed bids for the Stratton Capers 2 Water Line Upgrade - Phase 2 project (CDBG #4-CI-25-004), funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is for a water distribution infrastructure project involving the installation of approximately 2,625 linear feet of 8-inch water main, four fire hydrants, twelve 8-inch gate valves, sixty-three service reconnections, and associated appurtenances. The project scope requires installation of water distribution piping in PVC, ductile iron pipe (DIP), and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) materials in sizes ranging from 4 inches to 14 inches and larger, with all materials manufactured in the United States in compliance with ANSI/AWWA standards for potable water applications. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the Dorchester County OpenGov website (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/dorchestercountysc/projects/265797) with opening scheduled for June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Purchasing Services Division office at 201 Johnston Street, 2nd Floor, St. George, South Carolina 29477. The bid due date is June 18, 2026, and bidders are prohibited from withdrawing bids within 90 days after the opening date. All contractors must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and meet eligibility requirements for federal contracts; the CDBG application and cost estimate are available by contacting Rebecca Dantzler at RDantzler@DorchesterCountySC.gov.

This procurement is subject to comprehensive federal requirements including compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards, President's Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 regarding equal employment opportunity, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Anti-Kickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Bidders must make positive efforts to utilize small and minority-owned businesses and provide employment, training, and contracting opportunities in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, with Section 3 employment preferences required for low and very low-income persons. Additional compliance mandates include Section 504 disability non-discrimination protections, lead-based paint regulations for residential rehabilitation, and the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act verification requirements. The contract must be bid and billed in separate divisions for CDBG-ineligible expenses and new water/sewer service connections but shall be constructed under one contract. Dorchester County reserves the right to waive any irregularities or reject any or all bids submitted, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the available solicitation materials; interested bidders should contact the county or review the detailed IFB documents for financial parameters and required bid security amounts.