26-0006 Collection System Improvements Project Addendum 1

PROJECT:                Collection System Improvements

RIA Grant #S-25-1399

North Charleston Sewer District Located in

North Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina

OWNER:        North Charleston Sewer District

PO Box 63009

7225 Stall Road

North Charleston, SC 29419

This project is being funded in part by programs of the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA). The Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:00am at the District Headquarters, 7225 Stall Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. This pre-bid meeting is also being offered virtually. Please see addendum 1 for instructions.

RECEIPT OF BIDS:

North Charleston Sewer District seeks separate sealed bids from qualified Contractors licensed in the State of South Carolina that are fully insured and bondable. Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., February 17, 2026, at the office of North Charleston Sewer District at 7225 Stall Road in North Charleston and publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The Collection System Improvements include installation of Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) in approximately 5,329 LF of the Ashley Interceptor Sanitary Sewer, including 577 LF of 42-inch and 4,752 LF of 36-inch gravity sewers. Twenty-five manholes will also be structurally rehabilitated as part of the project.

DOCUMENT EXAMINATION:

Bidding documents will be on file for inspection in the office of the engineer, W.K. Dickson & Co., LLC, An Ardurra Company, at 4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 410, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405.

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE:

Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents are available for purchase on and after January 15, 2026, by going to Plan Room at www.wkdicksonplanroom.com and registering as a Vendor. Please note that only registered plan holders may bid as a General Contractor.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for consideration, bids must comply with the laws of South Carolina, all conditions of the specifications, and must be made on the form provided, enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope bearing the name and license number of the bidder and marked: “Collection System Improvements”

SECURITY:

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee of five Percent (5 %) of the base bid, which shall be a bid bond, issued by a bonding company licensed to do business in South Carolina that is on the approved list of the Treasury of the United States. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance, and Payment Bonds each in the full amount of the contract sum, issued by a bonding company licensed to do business in South Carolina, and on the approved list of the Treasury of the United States.

OWNER’S R IGHTS:

The Owner, North Charleston Sewer District, reserves the right to reject any, and all bids and

award the job in the best interest of the Owner. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of ninety

(90) days from the opening of the bid.

The Owner hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any Contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement 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, sex, or national origin in consideration for an Award. The Owner is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all small and minority owned firms and women’s business enterprises to participate. No Bidder may withdraw his/her Bid within (90) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

A detailed listing of all Subcontractors shall be provided by the Bidder. In accordance with the Contract Documents, documentation that the prospective General Contractor and its Subcontractors meet minimum qualifications shall be provided and submitted. Mark-ups on Subcontractor work or Cost-Plus Overhead will be disallowed for reimbursement.

Bidders must comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended, which prohibits discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health Regulations for construction promulgated under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL91 596) and under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL91 54), or latest revisions.

All Equipment/Manufacturer “Or-Equal” Qualification Packages, per the Instructions to Bidders Document 00 21 13, must be submitted at least ten days prior to the advertised bid date.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and technicalities.
Addendum 1 .