The scope of work includes: the complete demolition and disposal of 11 vacant/dilapidated structures in the Early Branch and Varnville area of Hampton County. The bid amount shall include the removal of all construction materials above and below grade for each parcel. All underground utilities such as water, gas and sewer connections are to be terminated and sealed at the street right-of-way and the work shall include the removal of all buried pipes and footings for each parcel. The lot shall be left clean and free of all debris and include trimming of overgrowth, bush hogging, stump/dead tree removal, vine removal and leveling with clean fill and seeded. All materials from the site shall be disposed of properly in accordance with all regulations. Asbestos testing has been completed on the 11 structures and reports will be made available. Prior to demolition work commencing, the successful bidder will have to provide evidence that they are qualified to do asbestos removal. Demolition Permit, Tree Permit (if required), County Business License and any other required permit must be obtained by the contractor who will be doing the demolition and clean-up work prior to work commencing. Cost of demolition and clearing must be itemized on the bid form. Each bidder must deposit security in the amount and form specified in the Information for Bidders. This project is being funded in whole or in part by the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). All federal CDBG requirements will apply to the contract. All contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM). Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidents Executive Order No. 11246 & Order No. 11375 which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must comply with Title VI if the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Anti-Kickback Act, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and 40 CFR 33.240. Bidders must also make positive efforts to use small and minority-owned business and to offer employment, training and contracting opportunities in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. The owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, or to reject any or all bids . No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Hampton County requests that all bidders respond with an actual bid or with a sealed NO BID. This provision guards against receiving an insufficient response to the Advertisement for Bids.
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