Window and siding replacement at h. Coop

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is seeking bids for a comprehensive window and siding replacement project at the H. Cooper Black Field Trial Area in Cheraw, South Carolina. The procurement involves replacing approximately 1,600 square feet of fiber cement lap siding on the Park Managers Residence and 1,100 square feet of T-111 wood siding on two gable walls of the Stables. The project also includes installing seven windows and three exterior doors with storm doors on the residence and two additional windows on the Stables. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the project site, with questions from offerors due by 5:00 PM EST that same day. The solicitation requires a turnkey approach, including tear-off, disposal, prep work, finish work, interior and exterior walls and trim, finish painting, caulking, and final cleanup. Offerors must submit online bids by November 1, 2023, at 3:30 PM EST, with the award anticipated on November 8, 2023. The work must be completed within 90 days of receiving the purchase order, during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on mandatory minimum qualifications, including appropriate licenses, insurance, financial resources, and at least three references for similar services.

The solicitation does not include specific set-asides for small, minority, or disadvantaged businesses. However, offerors can claim South Carolina Resident Vendor, Contractor, or Subcontractor Preferences by complying with specific statutory requirements in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Contractors are responsible for all project-related costs, including equipment, supplies, materials, disposal, and employee transportation. Payment will be processed in a single lump sum after SCPRT inspects and approves the completed work. The amendment to the original solicitation expanded the scope to include block foundation painting (approximately 400 square feet) and interior wall repair and painting of adjoining exterior walls (approximately 1,150 square feet). Specific painting requirements mandate high-quality coatings from Sherwin Williams Duration or Benjamin Moore Aura, with a minimum of two coats applied according to manufacturer specifications. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in facility improvement for the H. Cooper Black Field Trial Area.