26-0010 Filbin Creek Pump Station Generator Upgrades Project

PROJECT:        Filbin Creek Pump Station Generator Upgrades

FEMA HMGP #DR-4677-0015-R

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 whole or in part by funding provided by programs of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FEMA regulations, policies, procedures, and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of the Contract. Contractor’s failure to comply shall constitute a material breach of the Contract.

All contractors and subcontractors are required to be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and may not be debarred from doing business with the federal government. Respondents on this work will be required to comply with all applicable federal regulations.

A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00 am at the District Headquarters, 7225 Stall Road, North Charleston, SC 29406.

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 2:00p.m., June 16, 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 Filbin Creek Pump Station is being upgraded with the replacement of the standby generator, and installation of new electrical equipment, controls, and the generator on a new raised platform to flood-proof the pump station. The project will include construction of the raised concrete platform, installation of an Owner-provided generator, and electrical equipment. The site improvements will include demolition and removal of the existing generator, pad, access stairs and platform, minor grading, and construction of a small section of concrete sidewalk.

DOCUMENT EXAMINATION:

Bidding documents will be on file for inspection in the office of the engineer, Ardurra Group, Inc., at 4105 Faber Place Drive, Suite 220, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29405.

DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE:

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following website: https://bidroom.duncan-parnell.com/projects/public

Bidding Documents are available for purchase by going to the above designated website. Bidding Documents may be downloaded or hard copy shipped from the website for a purchase price established for each set. All non-refundable payments are to be made to Duncan Parnell. If you need any assistance ordering or getting registered as a Plan Holder, please contact: Michaela Bruinius at constech@duncan-parnell.com or 704-526-1856 or 800-849-7708.

Prospective Bidders must register and purchase Bidding Documents through the designated website in order to be considered an official Plan Holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with Addenda, list of registered Plan Holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

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: “Filbin Creek Pump Station Generator Upgrades”

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 RIGHTS:

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. Any Contract that uses federal funds to pay for construction work is a “federally assisted construction contract” and must include the equal opportunity clause found in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, unless otherwise stated in 41 C.F.R. Part 60, 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.

The Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act is also applicable, which prohibits workers on construction projects from giving up wages that they are owed. The Contractor must not appear on the SAM.gov disbarment list.

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. Subcontractors must also not appear on the SAM.gov disbarment list. 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.