Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Florence, South Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project; sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

Sealed Bids must be clearly marked, "24-Inch Off-Site Water Main to Serve the AESC Facility in Florence County, South Carolina". Contractors mailing bids should allow delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their bid. The responsibility for getting the bid to Florence County on or before the specified time and date is solely and strictly the responsibility of the proposing firm. Any bids received later than the submission deadline will not be accepted/considered. Directions may be obtained by calling (843) 665-3018. Florence County will in no way be responsible for delays caused by any occurrence. Generally, the project includes construction of approximately 8,700-linear feet (LF) of new twenty-four (24)- inch water main along East Old Marion Highway and Estate Road, including precast concrete structures, piping, valves, hydrant assemblies, meter assembly, backflow preventer assembly, and appurtenances. Specific details are included within the Construction Plans and Technical Specifications. The Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Contract, Plans, Specifications, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Florence County 180 North Irby Street MSC-R Room B-5 Florence, South Carolina 29501 Engineers: Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., 1201 Main Street, Suite 2020, Columbia, SC 29201 Florence County under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes ensures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity it administers. The deadline for submitting questions is 5:00 PM on February 9, 2024. Questions should be directed to Mr. Adam R. Hogan, PE, LEED Green Associate, with Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. at ahogan@allianceCE.com. The time allotted for completion of the 24-Inch Off-Site Water Main to Serve the AESC Facility in Florence County, South Carolina, is as follows: Substantial Completion: 150 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed has been issued. Final Completion: 210 after the Notice to Proceed has been issued. Minority Business Owners (minority or woman owned businesses) will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. It is the policy of the County that minority business and women owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) have an opportunity to participate at all levels of contracting in the performance of County projects to the extent practical and consistent with the efficient performance of the contract. Bidders must deposit security with all bids. Security shall be in the form of a certified check or bid bond made payable to the Owner, and shall be for an amount equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Provisions of the security shall be as described in the Information for Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informality or to reject any or all bids. Florence County reserves the right to accept or reject any, all or any part of bids received as a result of this request, to waive any informalities or to cancel in part or in its entirety this request, if it is in its best interest to do so. Florence County will be the sole judge as to whether bids submitted meet all requirements. Bidder must be in good standing with Florence County. All bids submitted shall become the property of Florence County. This solicitation does not commit Florence County to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of bids or to procure or contract for goods or services. Florence County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.