Site work for a water / sewer project in Harleyville, South Carolina. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Dorchester County is seeking bids from qualified and experienced Class WL (Water & Sewer Lines) contractors interested in completing the Highway 178 Water Line Extension Project. Project consists of installation of approximately 15,659 LF of 12-inch water main, 135 LF of 20-inch steel casing, sixteen (16) fire hydrants, nine (9) 12-inch gate valves, and necessary appurtenances. The Class WL Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the Work found in Attachment A (DCWS Highway 178 Water Line Extension - IFB Specifications for Bid) and Attachment B (DCWS Highway 178 Water Line Extension - IFB Drawings for Bid) and as according to the terms and conditions found in the entire solicitation document. Last Day for Questions:June 3, 2025, 5:00pm Questions or clarifications concerning this invitation should be posted to the solicitation on electronically or only directed by email to Rebecca Dantzler at RDantzler@DorchesterCountySC.gov. Work shall be substantially completed within 180 days of Notice to Proceed. Any bid over $25,000 must be accompanied by a bid bond acceptable to the County. Bid bonds must be issued by a corporate surety registered and authorized to do business in the State of South Carolina. Bid bonds shall be payable to the County, shall be for at least five (5%) percent of the total amount of the bid, and shall serve as a guarantee deposit that the bid will be carried out to the complete satisfaction of the County. In lieu of a bond, Bidder may submit a certified check or cashier's check in aforesaid amount payable in U.S. funds. Checks must be delivered to the Purchasing Services Office prior to bid deadline. The successful Bidder shall provide performance and payment bonds, in a form satisfactory to the County, in the following amounts: Payment Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract. Performance Bond: 100% of the total amount of the Contract. The aforesaid payment and performance bonds must be issued by a corporate surety, registered and authorized to do business in South Carolina, and must be counter-signed by a licensed, authorized South Carolina agent. The County reserves the right to 1) reject any or all bids and any part of a bid; 2) waive informalities, technical defects, and minor irregularities in bids received; and 3) award the bid(s) received on the basis of individual items or groups of items or the entire list of items.