Wildcat Creek Pump Station Rehabilitation Construction Services

The City of Rock Hill, located in York County, South Carolina, is seeking construction services for the Wildcat Creek Pump Station Rehabilitation project. The procurement involves comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing pump station, with specific deliverables including installation of new dry-pit submersible pumps, removal and replacement of an existing surge tank, installation of a new diesel generator and generator pad, relocation of an existing diesel generator, and miscellaneous building and site improvements. Contractors must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate sufficient experience and qualifications. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 435 consecutive calendar days following the Notice to Proceed, with final completion required within an additional 15 consecutive calendar days. Key dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024, and the bid response deadline set for November 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Bidders are required to submit a bid guaranty of at least 5% of the total bid amount, and the project will be evaluated based on contractor qualifications, experience, and compliance with federal regulations.

The procurement has specific requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation, mandating that bidders take affirmative steps to ensure meaningful involvement of DBE firms in subcontracting opportunities. The project is funded through the South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program (SCIIP), administered by the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority and supported by federal State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Contractors must comply with strict federal regulations, including lobbying restrictions and debarment certifications. Liquidated damages are specified at $1,000 per day for unauthorized delays beyond the substantial completion date, $500 per day for final completion delays, and $150 per day for failure to clean the construction site. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the pump station rehabilitation and the involvement of federal funding suggest a significant project investment. The City of Rock Hill reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities in the bidding process.