Improvements to Laurens County Roads

NOTICE TO BID
Laurens County Department of Public Works is seeking bids from qualified road construction
general contractors for "Improvements to Laurens County Roads 2026/2027". A total of 21 roads.
This project will consist of asphalt resurfacing of twenty-one (21) roads. Variable milling to be
included on 19 of the 21 due to 2 being gravel. Milling should consist of a depth of existing asphalt at
EOP to eliminate drop-offs and taper toward the center-line of roadway to correct cross slope. Bid
packages can be picked up from Laurens County Department of Public Works at 100 Hillcrest
Square, Public Works Suite, Laurens, SC 29360. To receive a bid package via email, please forward
your written request to ChanningHughes@laurenscountysc.gov or Bwilson@laurenscountysc.gov
Sealed bids marked "Improvements to Laurens County Roads 2026/2027" are to be forwarded to
Laurens County Department of Public Works, P.O. Box 238, Laurens, SC 29360-or may be delivered
to Laurens County Public Works Department, 100 Hillcrest Square, Public Works Suite, Laurens, SC
29360. Bids will be received at this location until 10:30 A.M., July 21, 2026, at which time they will be
publicly opened. For further information, contact Channing Hughes or Billy Wilson, at (864) 984-
6812.
Laurens County reserves the right to reject or accept any/or all bids.
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"IMPROVEMENTS TO LAURENS COUNTY ROADS 2026 / 2027"
(CTC PROJECT #46)
RESURFACING ROAD LIST
Road Number Road Name
#1 Bull Hill Rd.
#2 Green Meadows Circle
#3 Harvest Lane
#4 Corn Court
#5 Wagon Court
#6 Planters Row
#7 Meadow Land
#8 Webb Rd.
#9 Currys Lake Rd.
#10 Patsy Dr.
#11 Shovel Head
#12 Sydney Rd.
#13 Chavis Court
#14 Bow Knot
#15 Rabon Rd.
#16 Cedar Valley
#17 Rocky Top
#18 Stoney
#19 Mansdale
#20 Seymore
#21 Sentell
#22
#23
#24
#25
#26
#27
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"IMPROVEMENTS TO LAURENS COUNTY ROADS 2026 / 2027"
(CTC Project #46)
ROAD IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
The South Carolina State Highway Department of Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2007 Edition,
will be the governing publication, hereafter referred to as The Standard Specifications. Substitute Laurens County
Director of Public Works (DPW) or his designated representative in place of all references to SHE, DEA, DOC,
MRE or RCE.
All roadway dimensions have been measured as accurately as possible; however, it is the contractor's
responsibility to make field verification of any figures he uses in determining bid quantities.
SECTION I-VARIABLE MILLING
Monitor the milled surface to ensure smoothness and to reduce excess scarification marks or other damage
as determined by the inspector. Conduct milling operations in a manner that produces a uniform finished
surface of the required texture, grade, and cross-slope. Mill entire width of roadway, 1.5'' at EOP and tie at
center line >/= 0''. Dispose of the milled material. Thoroughly clean the milled surface of all loose particles.
SECTION II-RESURFACING
Prior to applying surfacing, all existing pavement edges are to be cut back by use of a motor grader to remove
any dirt, debris, or vegetation.
All existing roadway surfaces are to be swept to remove any loose debris or dirt, and a tack coat applied at a rate
of 0.05 to 0.15 gallons per square yard.
Plant Mixed HMA Surface Course Type C is to be provided at a minimum rate of 175 lbs. per square yard and in
accordance with Section 401 of the Standard Specifications-with the exception of Sections 401.2.2.7, 401.2.2.8,
401.2.3.8, 401.3.5, 401.3.13 - 401.3.15, 401.4.12 - 401.4.16, 401.4.24, 401.4.29, 401.5, & 401.6.
Asphalt surfacing may be applied during any month within the contract period upon approval of the Director of
Public Works.
Asphalt weight tickets are to be submitted for each roadway prior to any payments for this phase of construction.
Access for driveways will be provided by raising the paving gate through driveway lengths and raking back a three-
foot access apron.
Using soil cut back and left along the road shoulder, shoulders are to be pulled back to the new pavement edge.
No additional shoulder material will be required. Excess soil or vegetation not used in this process is to be
removed. Soil is not to be pulled onto the new surface during this process. Caution is to be used to always protect
the new surface.
Intersections at the beginning or end of each road are to be paved to the edge of the traffic travel way for the
intersecting road. Intermediate intersections will not be paved.
Payment for the liquid asphalt binder shall be included in the unit price per ton of the HMA surface course TYPE
C. Payment for the traffic control, mobilization, bonds, and insurance shall be paid on the first and second
construction estimates. Each payment is half the lump sum price. The bid price for traffic control, mobilization,
bond, and insurance shall not exceed 10 percent of the total contract amount.
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Notify Project Inspector or the Laurens County Department of Public Works [864)-984-6812] seventy-two hours
prior to commencing work on each road.
Work shall begin within sixty (60) days of execution of contract and be completed within 180 working days from
date of contract execution.
Specifications and construction procedures as outlined in the SCDOT "Standard Specifications for Highway
Construction", 2007 Edition, shall apply to all contracts.
A "Notice to Proceed" will be issued in conjunction with the contract award.
Provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and insurance to perform the construction items
in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, safety requirements, codes, and regulations of federal, state,
and local governing bodies having jurisdiction.
Laurens County reserves the right to increase by up to 30% of similar construction-or decrease the contract as
necessary to match available funding. All contract works to be completed within 180 working days from execution
of contract. Liquidated damages in the amount of $100.00 per day will be assessed and deducted from the contract
amount, for each day beyond the contract period required for completion. The contractor may apply for additional
working days-based on documented periods of inclement weather during which construction was not possible.
Up to 30% additional similar work may be negotiated with a successful bidder without another bid process. Pricing
for additional work will be at the original bid average cost per square yard (based on agreed road travel width
dimensions for additional roads) for similar work.
Deletions may be necessary by Laurens County to match funds with contract price.
The Laurens County Department of Public Works will reserve the right to have an independent laboratory test the
quality and quantity of materials used at the County's expense.
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INSURANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Certificates of Insurance must be included in the Bid/Quote offer with minimums as follows:
South Carolina Statutory Workmen's Compensation insurance.
General Liability insurance-$500,000 for bodily injury, death or property damage to any one person or entity, within
the limit, however, of $2,000,000 for bodily injury, death or property damage resulting from any one occurrence or
accident.
Vehicular Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000 for bodily injury, death or property damage to any one
person or entity within the limit, however, of $2,000,000 for bodily injury, death, or property damage resulting from
any one occurrence or accident.
The successful bidder shall maintain the insurance, naming the County of Laurens as co-insured, until the final
certificate accepting the work is issued by the Director of Public Works.
HOLD HARMLESS
The successful bidder for, and in consideration of, the agreed contract price for the purpose of construction as
specified in this agreement, and for its successors and assigns agrees to hold harmless the County of Laurens,
South Carolina, or any of its agents or employees, as to all other persons, organizations, or entities-both known
and unknown-for all claims and damages, actions, and causes of actions, costs, damages, loss of use, loss of
services, expenses, compensations, or any other thing whatsoever on account of, or in any way growing out of,
injuries, or damages resulting or to result from in the future, an occurrence or accident which may take place, or
any other matter attributable to construction as described in the Bid/Quote Package. This Hold Harmless clause
is in no way an admission of liability on the part of the County of Laurens or any of its agents or employees.
MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION SITE
The successful bidder agrees that, at the moment the contract is executed and a proceed order is issued by the
Director of Public Works, (hereinafter referred to as "Director"), the successful bidder shall for all purposes take
exclusive control of the construction site as described in the Bid/Quote document, and shall maintain the
construction site and areas adjacent thereto-including all right-of-way-in a reasonable, secure, and safe manner
prior to, during, and after construction and until the Director shall issue a certificate of completion.
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SUBCONTRACTING WITH DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
The County of Laurens expects all their general contractors to show a good faith effort in subcontracting to small,
minority, handicap, and women's businesses for all of the County's contracts. It is the policy of the County of
Laurens to provide disadvantaged business enterprises equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of the
County's contracting and purchasing programs, including-but not limited to-participation on procurement
contracts for commodities and services as well as contracts relating to construction, repair work, and/or any
procurement functions whatsoever.
It is further the policy of the County of Laurens to prohibit discrimination against any person or business in pursuit
of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin and to conduct its contracting and
purchasing programs so as to prevent such discrimination.
Definition of small businesses, minority business, handicap business, and women's businesses is defined as
follows:
Small businesses are those businesses that fall in the category of small by the Small Business Administration
Criteria.
Minority Business Enterprise will mean a business that is owned and controlled by one or more socially
disadvantaged persons. Such persons include-but not limited to-African Americans, Native Americans, Asian
Americans, Puerto Ricans, Hispanics, American Eskimos and Aleuts.
Handicap businesses are those businesses which are 51% owned and controlled by handicapped people.
Women's businesses are those businesses which are 51% owned and controlled by women.
It is the County of Laurens' policy to award a fair share of all contracts to small, women's groups, handicap, and
minority business firms. Accordingly, affirmative steps must be taken by its contractors to assure that small, women,
handicap, and minority businesses are utilized whenever possible as sources for supplies, equipment,
construction, and services. Affirmative steps shall include the following:
Furthermore, in accordance with State Set-Aside Law (SC Code Section 12-28-2930):
A minimum of five (5%) percent of this contract is set-aside for qualified and certified Minority Business Enterprises
(MBE's) or Women Business Enterprises (WBE's). A listing of certified MBE/WBE firms can be found on the
SCDOT website (www.dot.state.sc.us) under the Doing Business with SCDOT Tab. The prime contractor shall
provide documentation of MBE and WBE contract amounts by completion of the MBE/WBE certification form to
be submitted with the Contract Proposal Form. If the prime contractor is unable to meet the MBE/WBE goals, the
prime contractor/bidder shall (prior to the award of contract) provide documentation that affirmative steps were
taken to solicit MBE/WBE participation. This documentation must be in writing and confirm that significant effort
was made to include MBE/WBE participation. Failure to make such significant effort may be grounds for
disqualification of any bid.
Affirmative steps may include but are not limited to the following:
* Including qualified small, women, handicap, and minority businesses on solicitation list.
* Assuring that small, women, handicap, and minority businesses are solicited whenever they are potential
sources.
* When economically feasible, dividing total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities so as to permit
maximum small, women, handicap, and minority business participation.
* When requirements permit, establishing delivery schedules which will encourage participation by small,
women, handicap, and minority businesses.
* Using the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration and Office of Minority Enterprise
of the Department of Commerce and the Community Services Administration as required.
* Review SCDOT certified MBE/WBE contractor list to identify potential qualified sub-contractors and solicit
their participation.
If any subcontracts are to be let, we will require the prime contractor to show good faith efforts in the
affirmative steps shown above.
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ADDITIONAL TERMS
It is further required under this contract:
To do all extra work which may be required to complete the work contemplated, at unit prices or lump sum prices,
to be agreed upon in writing prior to starting such extra work-or if such prices or sums cannot be agreed upon,
to perform such work on a Force Account basis, as provided for in the Specifications.
To execute the Form of Contract within sixty days from the date of the award of contract, to begin work on the date
specified, and to prosecute said work so as to complete it as specified in the Special Provision.
To furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in the full amount of the contract.
To guarantee all of the work performed under this contract to be done in accordance with the Specifications and in
a good and workmanlike manner; and to renew or repair any work which may be rejected, due to defective
materials or workmanship, prior to final completion and acceptance of the work.
No information in this document is intended to replace the requirements of the Procurement Code of Laurens
County. Those rules and regulations apply to this procurement as if incorporated herein.
Enclosed is the required Proposal Guaranty in the form of a Bid Bond Standard Form in the amount of 5% of this
bid. It is understood that should the undersigned fail to execute the contract after an official award has been made
the Surety executing this bond will, upon demand, forthwith make payment to the Laurens County Department of
Public Works of the total amount of the bond.
Local Preference in bidding not to exceed $1,000 will be granted to contractors residing in Laurens County as
described in the Laurens County Procurement Code.
The Laurens County Department of Public Works reserves the right, should tie bids be received, to choose the low
bid by other means as stated in the Laurens County Procurement Code or by chance.
Seal Signed.
(Officer)
(Company)
(Address)
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BID BOND
Laurens County Department Date Bond Executed
Of Public Works
P.O. Box 238 -----------------------------
Laurens, SC 29360
Principal _ _______________________________________________________ - - ----------------------
Surety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Amount of Bond - 5% OF PRINCIPAL'S BID _______________ Date of Bid ________
PROJECT _____________________________________________________________ _____
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, the PRINCIPAL and SURETY above named are held and firmly bound unto
Laurens County Department of Public Works, hereinafter called the Department, in the sum of the amount stated above, for the
payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents.
The condition of this obligation is such as to operate and as a guarantee that the Principal will fully and promptly execute a contract
and cause to be executed bonds acceptable to the Department, all as set forth in the proposal or bid, should the same be accepted,
and that no longer than ten (10) days after the receipt by the principal of contract forms from the Department, he will execute a
contract on the basis of the terms, conditions and prices set forth in his proposal or bid together with and accompanied by a
performance and Indemnity bond satisfactory to the Department, in the total amount of said contract, and a Payment bond in the
amount of 100 % of the contract, and that failure to perform or comply with any or all the foregoing requirements, within the time
set forth above, shall be just and adequate cause for the annulment of the award; and it is understood that in the event of the
annulment of the award, the amount of this guarantee shall immediately be at the disposal of the Department, not as a penalty,
but as an agreed liquidated damage. Should each and all of the foregoing conditions be fulfilled and Performance and Indemnity,
and Payment bonds, as set forth in the proposal, be executed, bonds being satisfactory to the Department, this obligation shall be
null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date indicated
above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed by its undersigned
representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.
INDIVIDUAL OR PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPAL IN PRESENCE OF: WITNESS (2)
__________________________________ (SEAL) 1) ______________________________________
__________________________________ (SEAL) 2) ___________________ _ ________________
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