Site work for an educational facility in Florence, South Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a educational facility.

I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION Clemson University seeks an experienced supplier to provide and install a center pivot irrigation system for the Pee Dee Research & Education Center (REC) at 2200 Pocket Rd. Florence, SC 29506 as described herein. This will be a one-time purchase and will be awarded to one offeror. Alternates or approved equals are allowed. Products are to meet specifications and requirements as detailed in Section III Scope of Work/Specifications. If an alternate is being offered, it shall be equal or an approved equal as determined by Clemson University. Any reference to brand names, trade names, model numbers, or other descriptions particular to specific brand products is made to establish a required level of quality and functional capabilities; it is not intended to exclude other products of that level. Comparable products of other manufacturers will be considered if proof of comparability is contained in the bid submission. II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS Regardless of specific requirements below or in this document, Offerors are required to submit their proposal electronically through the Clemson University online bidding system. To do so, you must log in (registering first) at https://clemson.ionwave.net/Login.aspx, and follow specific instructions for this solicitation. You should register several days in advance of the bid closing date so you can be approved and login in time to submit a response. 1. The successful Offeror shall provide satisfactory evidence of all required insurance coverage and licenses PRIOR TO PERFORMANCE. 2. Supplier Registration in buyWays - The successful Offeror must be an active supplier in Clemson University's buyWays system. If the Offeror is not an active supplier, the Offeror agrees to complete their supplier registration within three (3) business days of receiving an email invitation to register. The invitation will be sent from support@sciquest.com. 3. Enter pricing as indicated under the line items tab in the online bidding system. 4. Be sure to see the Event Activities in the online bidding system for details on deadlines for questions and/or pre-bid meetings. a. Questions shall be submitted in the online bidding system under the Questionstab by the date and time listed. Answers will be posted in the online system following the deadline for questions date. All Offerors are charged with a duty to inquire. Submitting an Offer, represents that the Offeror has read and understands the solicitation and that its offer is made in compliance with the solicitation. Offerors are expected to examine the solicitation thoroughly and should request an explanation of any ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the solicitation. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror's risk. III. SCOPE OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS Clemson University's Pee Dee Research and Education Center (PD REC)seeks an experienced supplier to provide and install a new Irrigation System to include but not limited to all labor, material, and equipment for the following services: 1. Provide & install in satisfactory operating condition one 7000 series Valley center pivot (or approved equivalent) and all required appurtenances in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. 2. The unit will replace a Reinke center pivot that is no longer functional. The unit will utilize the same connections for electricity and water. The Reinke system has been removed. The previous concrete foundational pad remains and the Successful Offeror must remove and dispose of the existing pad and replace with a concrete foundational pad of suitable size per manufacturer specification. 3. The Successful Offeror will make all water and electrical connections in accordance with standard electrical code and manufacturer specifications. 4. The unit will be a self-contained, electrically propelled land irrigation machine driven by individual drive unit structures supported on rubber pneumatic tires. The basic power train will consist of a three-phase electric motor at each drive tower that will drive the wheels through a series of gear reductions. Each tower will be electrically controlled to maintain the selected operating speed and correct alignment. 5. All structural components will be 12 gauge galvanized steel, lined with PolySpan. A Valley Icon5 control panel will provide operator control from the pivot point. 6. The unit will be furnished by an authorized dealer within 50 miles of Pee Dee REC in Florence, SC, and will be new and unused. 7. The unit must be installed and operational no later than February 1, 2025. 8. General Specifications: Machine Length: 867.24 feet Total Irrigated Area: 63.841 acres 54.62 acres spans & overhang 9.22 acres endgun Machine Flow: 430 GPM Pivot Pressure: 22 PSI Machine Configuration Center Pivot 8 5/8" Pivot Point without flex Stainless Steel lower elbow fixed flanged ANSI 8 5/8" 8 5/8" stainless steel for 6 5/8" first span - standard profile Control Panel Icon5 for Pivot Valley GPS Collector Ring - Aeromotive - 20 amp; 30 AMP 11 Conductor High Voltage Surge Protection Spans Four (4) - 6 5/8" x 205' Poly Lined Galvanized Steel Spans 108" spacing Spans will be supported with a uniform bowstring under truss design. Forged truss rods will be attached to each truss assembly to support and strengthen the pipeline. Four (4) Drive Unit Towers Each tower will be a four legged structure with two diagonal and six horizontal braces. 11.2-24" Tubeless tires with 10" galvanized rims Three (3) VS-7000 68 RPM Center drive and Gearbox One (1) VS-7000 34 RPM Center drive and Gearbox Four (4) Universal Helical Base beam Mounted Motor Covers Tower Supports Standard Alignment Standard Height Profile Non-Tow Drive Units Three-Wheel Drive 46.6'-30" Poly Lined Galvanized Steel Overhang Options 46.6' Overhang Booster Pump Hose 2 HP Booster Pump End gun Valve with Booster Pump - Nelson 800 LED Running Light Other 8 5/8" Pivot Standard Leg 8 5/8" Stationary Base, braced on all 4 sides Icon Link - Verizon 20 amp Panel Blue Panel Enclosure Pressure Transducer Field Commander Pro/Commander VP/PL/Icon Link Sprinkler Configuration 97 Sprinklers LRDU Drive Time 6.2 Hours/360 degrees at 100% Flow rate 6.45 GPM/Acre Nelson 6 5/8" U-Pipe 6" Poly Lined 3/4 M NPT x 3/4 M Hose Blue Premium Hose Drop Variable Length 76" Ground Clearance Nelson SR100 End gun 0.65 Nozzle Berkeley 2 HP Booster Pump Warranties Center drives and Gearboxes - 6 years or 6,000 hours Structural Components - 5 years Corrosion - 20 years Control Panel - 5 years Blue Premium Drop Hose - 10 years All other components - 2 years IV. APPENDICES 189706729 Map Summary Field #10 In order to submit an offer, you must first register/login to this online bidding system. Registration should be submitted no later than 48hrs prior to the bid close and it is highly encouraged that you submit your bid prior to the closing date and time. Quotes submitted prior to this solicitation are not a substitution for submitting your online bid. All submissions must be made in this online bidding system. Contact Information Name Beth Perry Procurement Manager Address Phone (864) 656-3249 Fax (864) 656-2394 Email kbperry@clemson.edu *The list of planholders and/or interested bidders is not being tracked by the stakeholders involved with this project. If you are an interested contractor and wish to be listed as a bidder, please notify our editorial staff at addtobidlist@constructconnect.com.