Site work and environmental remediation for a playground / park / athletic field in Greenwood, South Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and for environmental remediation for a playground / park / athletic field.

The City of Greenwood and Greenwood County ("Owner") are requesting proposals from qualified Contractors for the environmental remediation and construction of Foundry Park in the City of Greenwood, SC. All statements of qualifications must be sealed and clearly marked RRP #61422: Proposal for the Construction of Foundry Park. Submittals must include one hard copy of exhibits A, B, C, D, and a Bid Bond. The City of Greenwood owns an approximately 16.6 acre parcel of property at 1801 Foundry in Greenwood, SC (GPIN# 6855-515-137). A foundry operated on the site for over 50 years, was acquired by the city in 2017, and is currently vacant and heavily wooded. Questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to Josh Skinner, Capital Projects Sales Tax Coordinator, Greenwood County in writing via email to jskinner@greenwoodsc.gov no later than Friday, June 10, 2022, by 5:00 P.M. Responses to all questions will be complete and forwarded to all potential offerors by Thursday, June 16, 2022, by 5:00 P.M Bid Bonds shall be payable to the Owner, shall be for at least five (5%) percent of the total amount of the total project cost (lump sum), and shall serve as a guaranteed deposit that the proposal will be carried out to the complete satisfaction of the Owner. In lieu of a Bond, Bidder may submit a certified check or cashier's check in aforesaid amount (in U.S. funds) payable to Greenwood County. Faxed Bid Bonds will not be acceptable. Nonperformance by the successful Bidder, or its failure to execute the Contract or meet performance and payment bond requirements and insurance requirements within fifteen (15) business days after issuance of Notice of Award, shall result in its bid security being forfeited as liquidated damages, and the Notice of Award and Contract will be rescinded and awarded to another Bidder. Withdrawal or attempted withdrawal of a Bid after the closing date and time, but prior to forty-five (45) days after the closing date, may also result in forfeiture of bid security. Bid security will be returned to all Bidders after the successful Bidder has executed the Contract and delivered all required bonds and insurance certificates. If no contract has been awarded within 45 days of the Bid closing date, the bid security will be returned upon demand of the Bidder. Unsuccessful Bidder will not be entitled to any interest earnings on returned funds, and in the case of bid security by check, such will be returned in the form of a Greenwood County check. It is critical that the successful Bidder recognize that time is of the essence in completing the Project. The successful Bidder agrees that, if the Work, or any part thereof, is not completed within the time agreed upon in a contract resulting from this IFB (or any extension thereof), the successful Bidder and its surety shall be liable to the Owner, in the amount of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per day for each and every calendar day Substantial Completion (defined as the project complete that it can be utilized for its intended purpose) is delayed beyond the Contract Completion Date. This daily rate is a liquidated damage in lieu of actual damages and is not a penalty for late completion. The Owner, or its assignee, shall have the right to deduct from and retain out of monies which may be then due, or which may become due and payable to the successful Bidder, the amount of such liquidated damages; and if the amount so retained by the Owner, or its assignee, is not sufficient to pay in full such liquidated damages, the Bidder shall pay to the Owner, or its assignee, the amount necessary to effect payment in full of such liquidated damages. Thirty (30) days are allotted for completion of punch list items following Substantial Completion. The successful Bidder shall provide Performance and Payment Bonds, in a form satisfactory to the Owner in the following amounts no later than at the time of initial pay request: Payment Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract. Performance Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract. This request seeks to identify the qualifications of the General Contractor and cost proposal submitted that are in the best interests of the City of Greenwood and Greenwood County. The Proposals submitted will be evaluated utilizing the Selection Guidelines outlined in this Request for Proposals. The City/County is seeking a cost-effective and highly qualified partner. The City of Greenwood and/or Greenwood County reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The Owner reserves the right to waive any technicalities in the Invitation for Bid. In addition, the Owner may reject any bid that contains prices for items or services that are inconsistent or unrealistic when compared to other prices and would not be in the best interest of the Owner.