IFB No. 6227-27C: Road Work - FY26 Parking Lots Resurfacing Plan

The project, located in Charleston County, shall consist of resurfacing three County-maintained parking lots. The work shall include, but is not limited to, resurfacing 8,920 square yards of parking lots. The project will be constructed utilizing the items listed on the bid tab form in the solicitation.

The County is seeking bids from Bidders established in the business of providing resurfacing.

Bids shall include prices for the following parking lots:

• Perimeter Center
• Magistrates Court – East Cooper
• Awendaw Fire Station #6 – Germantown

The Contractor shall submit bid prices for all of the lots listed in the Bid Form in order to be considered for award. However, Charleston County reserves the right to award one, all, or any combination of the above parking lots to the Contractor due to budgetary requirements.

This project is scheduled to be substantially completed within ninety (90) calendar days from the issuance of a Notice to Proceed, and achieve final completion within thirty (30) calendar days after substantial completion date. [...] All work shall be performed and completed in accordance with South Carolina Department of Transportation (hereinafter "SCDOT") Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2025, or latest edition, including revisions [...].

The Contractor shall submit a copy of its South Carolina Contractor's License and be responsible for maintaining the necessary license to perform the proposed work in accordance with S.C. Code of Laws, Title 40, Professions and Occupations, Chapter 11, Contractors. [...]

The Contractor shall designate a competent superintendent who shall be present on site at all times.

**Bid submission:** Bidders must submit an electronic submission through the County's Procurement Portal. Bids are due no later than **3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), on November 18, 2026**. "Late Bids" will not be considered.

**Written questions** are due no later than 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), November 6, 2026.

Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder(s) whose bid, conforming to the IFB, is most advantageous to the County, price and other factors considered.

**Bid Security – 5% Bid Bond.** Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond acceptable to the County. Bid bonds shall be payable to the County, and shall be for at least five (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid. The original Bid Bond must be received in the County's Procurement Office within twenty-four (24) hours of the Due Date and Time of the solicitation.

The successful Bidder shall provide performance and payment bonds: Payment Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract. Performance Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract.

The County has a **mandatory** Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontract requirement. See Attachment E, Required Forms, for details.

Every bid must be accompanied by a notarized affidavit of non-collusion.

The successful Bidder shall be required to submit acceptable Insurance Certificate(s) and Endorsement(s) within Five (5) Business Days after the issuance of the Notice of Award.

Substantial Completion of this Project shall be achieved within ninety (90) Calendar Days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and achieve Final Completion within thirty (30) calendar days after the Substantial Completion date.