CITY OF FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA
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MALDEN DRIVE FORCE MAIN EXTENSION
CITY OF FLORENCE BID NO. 2026-09
AECOM PROJECT NO. 60588772
The City of Florence is accepting sealed bids from licensed and qualified contractors for the Malden Drive
Force Main Extension.
CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMIT: 180 Consecutive Days
PROJECT SCOPE: The work to be completed consists of furnishing all materials, equipment and labor
necessary for the complete installation of 585 linear feet of new 10-inch HDPE force main installed via
horizontal directional drill, 1,470 linear feet of new 8-inch force main, four (4) new air release valves with
access manholes, and one (1) drop/ doghouse manhole.
BID OPENING DATE/TIME: March 10th, 2026 at 2:00 PM
LOCATION FOR THE RECEIPT OF BIDS: City of Florence, City Center, Purchasing/Contracting Office,
324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501-3430. Electronic bids will not be accepted. All bids must be
clearly marked with the bid name/number on the exterior envelope (Bid No. 2026-09: Malden Drive Force
Main Extension).
The Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Contract, Plans, Specifications, Bid Bond, Performance Bond and
Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the following locations:
Owner:
City of Florence, SC
Engineers: AECOM Technical Services, Inc., Florence, SC
Bidding Documents may be viewed and ordered online by registering with Duncan Parnell via their bid
room https://bidroom.duncan-parnell.com/ . Registration with Duncan Parnell is required to obtain the bid
documents and be added to the official Plan Holder’s List. Addenda will only be notified to those buying
full sets from Duncan Parnell via their bid room. The cost of bid documents and shipping is non-refundable.
The City of Florence / AECOM will NOT be responsible for copies of the bid documents obtained from
sources other than from Duncan Parnell. If you need any assistance ordering or getting registered on
https://bidroom.duncan-parnell.com/ please contact: Michaela Bruinius at constech@duncan-parnell.com
or 704-526-1856.
Bidder must be an official plan holder and on the projects plan holders list for bid to be considered, that is
maintained by AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
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 in 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. A one hundred percent
(100%) payment bond and performance bond will be required. Contractor must provide fire, extended
coverage, vandalism, and malicious mischief insurance equal to the actual value of the insured property
during construction.
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Any prospective bidder, offeror, contractor or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the
solicitation of this contract may protest to Engineer (or) Owner in accordance with Section 11-35-4210 of
the SC Code of Laws, within 15 days of the date of issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award.
No bid will be considered unless the bidder is legally qualified under the provisions of the South Carolina
Contractor's Licensing Law (South Carolina Code of Laws as amended on April 1, 1999, Chapter 11,
Sections 40 11 10 through 40 11 428).
Contractors shall have a classification of WL.
No bidder may withdraw the bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening and thereof.
These bid documents will be modified only by written addenda.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids.
ENGINEERS
OWNER
AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
425 S. Cashua Drive
Suite A
Florence, SC 29501
City of Florence
324 W. Evans Street
Florence, SC 29501
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