Demolition and site work for a municipal facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Completed plans call for the demolition of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

The County of Greenville is seeking sealed bids from vendors for the demolition and site cleanup of the old county administration building. The project will be completed in three phases. Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be started in conjunction with asbestos abatement work being completed. Phase 3 of this project is anticipated to be done in early 2024 and the County reserves the right to negotiate the price of that Phase at that time. Question Submission Deadline:September 11, 2023, 3:00pm All inquiries regarding this bid shall be submitted via the County's online procurement Portal, A. The vendor shall furnish all labor, insurance, supervision, any other incidental items and shall perform all work necessary as specified in the prescribed manner and time in accordance with this IFB. B. Demolish (raze/ tear down) all structure(s), to include removal of the structure(s), removal of all debris, weeds, rank vegetation, driveways, slabs, foundation walls, impervious surfaces, and fences. C. Remove/crush/fill-in septic tanks per SC DHEC regulations. D. Sever and seal electrical, gas, water, sewer, and telephone utility mains per the Utility Companies Directives, also to fill open wells on property to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control standards. E. Level and grade the disturbed site portions and seed with a mixture of grass seed. Grass seed specifications are listed under Section J. Clean-up. F. Demolition of the structure shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations for the locations of 301 University Ridge (Old County Administration Building), Greenville, SC 29601. Leveling and grading of disturbed site portions and seeding with a mixture of grass seed, specifications found in Section H "CLEAN-UP" of this document. G. Construction of any temporary passageways meeting the requirements of these specifications may be required. H. Clean-up 1. All trash and debris shall be removed. All excavated areas shall be raked clean by hand or by means of landscaping equipment. 2. The entire disturbed site portions shall be back dragged, leveled with rollover, pulverize type landscaping equipment and seeded with the following grass seed. o Tall fescue - (Festuca arundinacea) is perhaps the most popular grass in the mountains and upper piedmont areas of South Carolina. Its popularity relates to its ease of establishment through seeding and its green color during the winter months when warm-season turf grasses are dormant and brown. Tall fescue PLANTING RATES: Lawn Meadow / Covered field rates: 7 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. o Annual Rye grass over=seeding and quick establishment. Lawn Meadow /Covered field rates: 7 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 3. After completion of seeding, stabilize with clean straw at a rate to completely cover any disturbed and/ or seeded areas. I. Method of Demolition 1. Any standard method of demolition currently in use except burning or blasting shall be acceptable. 2. Where air monitoring is required, the contractor must notify the Greenville County Planning and Code Compliance representative of the date the abatement contractor will be on site to have air monitoring in place. Ample notice must be given in order to arrange the services. J. Excavation 1. Protection of adjacent buildings and existing structures: Excavations shall not be carried below existing foundations until underpinning and shoring to be performed by Contractor have been completed. All existing structures, pipes, and foundations, which are to remain, shall be adequately protected or replaced by the contractor without cost to the Owner. 2. Waste: Excess material from excavation not suitable or required for backfill or filling shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of in an approved landfill. 3. Disposal of materials: Salvaged materials from the structure may be stored on the site temporarily but not beyond the date specified for completion of the Contract. All other materials shall be promptly removed as demolition progresses. K. Existing Utilities 1. Existing utilities such as gas, water, and sewer lines shall be properly disconnected and / or capped by a method approved by the Utility Companies Directives. Sewer services shall be disconnected as close as feasible to the road right-of-way or property line and sealed with concrete or other means acceptable to local sewer authority. The Contractor will arrange for termination of service to the above structures and disconnection of any electrical wiring. Any expense or damage to utilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Abandoned wells shall be closed in accordance with SCDEHEC regulations. 2. The contractor shall schedule a progress inspection at the time of the disconnection and termination of the utilities in order that the County representative can perform an inspection prior to the close of the project. 3. The Contractor shall schedule an inspection with the appropriate utility provider and obtain a release in writing that the termination of utilities are acceptable to the utility provider. 4. All properties may contain an underground fuel oil tank located on the property. Remove tank and contents in accordance with SC DHEC standards and obtain any applicable permits. L. Grading Any exposed earth uncovered by demolition will be graded smooth. Demolition sites are to be leveled. In the event low areas remain which will cause water to stand, the contractor shall be responsible for filling or grading to eliminate. Contractor is also responsible for maintaining minimum slopes to prevent erosion. Compliance with the Greenville County Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance is required. M. Backfilling Around Foundations All timber shall be removed and all trash shall be cleared out from the excavation. Backfill shall be excavated material. Backfill will only be required as necessary to stabilize for grading requirements described above, including all basement areas to be cleaned out