Water Replacement - Sloan Poe

The City of Clemson, South Carolina is requesting sealed bids on the Sloan Poe Water Replacement Project under IFB No. 2027-019, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET at City Hall, and the question deadline is July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

The scope involves replacing approximately 12,000 linear feet of water line within the Sloan Poe neighborhood, including installation of new ductile iron, class 315 PVC, and HDPE waterline, along with associated valves, hydrants, and a stormwater quality unit. The project specifications comprise 84 pages with 18 pages of construction drawings. The contractor must achieve Substantial Completion within 270 calendar days and Final Completion within 30 additional calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

Bidders must submit a sealed envelope containing an unbound, printed and signed original bid with a bid bond equal to 5% of the total quoted bid price, Schedule of Values, copy of South Carolina Contractor's License, Certificate of Insurance, and required affidavits (Ethics in Public Contracting, Non-Collusion, Illegal Immigration Reform Act Compliance, and Non-Resident Taxpayer Affidavit). The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits, with the City named as additional insured. A performance bond and payment bond in the full amount of the contract price must be furnished within 10 business days of contract execution.

Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per day for delays beyond Substantial Completion and $50 per day for delays beyond Final Completion. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost meeting the plans, specifications, scope of services, delivery schedules, warranties, and past experience criteria. The successful bidder must obtain a City Business License before work begins and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, including OSHA requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Sealed bids are due at the City of Clemson Finance Department, Procurement Coordinator, 1250 Tiger Boulevard, Suite 2, Clemson, SC 29631.