Well House and Treatment for Phase 5 Water System Improvements

Clarendon County, South Carolina, is seeking bids for the Well House and Treatment project as part of its Phase 5 Water System Improvements. The procurement involves constructing a comprehensive water infrastructure system, including a 500 GPM vertical turbine pump groundwater well, a 600-square-foot pre-engineered metal well house, chlorine disinfection treatment infrastructure, yard hydrants, and water main connections. Contractors must provide all materials, equipment, and labor to complete the construction, with specific requirements including a South Carolina Contractor License Classification of WP with Group Limitation of Group 4 or above. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on January 14, 2026, with a deadline for submitting questions set for January 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The project timeline specifies 75 calendar days for substantial completion and 90 calendar days for final payment readiness for the base bid, with alternative bid options extending to 210 and 240 calendar days respectively. Bid security in the form of a certified check or bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount is required, and bids will be accepted electronically through the Clarendon County Bonfire System.

The project is funded through the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP) via the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (SCRIA), with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered in the Federal System for Award Management (SAM). Liquidated damages are established at $1,000 per day for failure to meet completion dates. The project requires integration with future SCADA monitoring systems and adherence to South Carolina Department of Environmental Conservation Standards (SCDES) regulations. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The contract includes provisions for performance and payment bonds, compliance with state prevailing wage rates, and federal contract work standards. Contractors will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, managing utility relocations, and providing a one-year warranty on all materials and work, with final acceptance contingent upon SCDES approval and demonstration of system functionality.