Correction- RFP: Hilton Head PSD - Ribaut Island Water Main Replacement

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Aug 7, 2026
Due:	Oct 9, 2026
Agency:	State of South Carolina - State Fiscal Accountability Authority(SFAA)
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

Project Name:

Agency/Owner:

Hilton Head Public Service District

Ad Publish Date:

August 7, 2026

Project Number:

n/a

# of Bid Copies:

Bid/Submittal Date & Time:

October 9, 2026 - 3:00pm

Project Location:

Hilton Head Island, SC

Project Delivery Method:

Other

Construction Cost Range:

n/a

Agency Project Coordinator:

Bill Davis

Email:

bdavis@hhpsd.com

Telephone:

843-305-0639

Description:

Hilton Head Public Service District (HHPSD) invites qualified construction contractors, design-build teams, and other qualified project delivery entities to submit proposals for the replacement of the existing 10-inch potable water transmission main serving Ribaut Island within Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. HHPSD is seeking respondents to assemble progressive design-build teams that best achieve project objectives while minimizing schedule, risk and disruption.

Documents May Be Obtained From:

Bill Davis

Project Details:

https://hhpsd.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Request-for-Proposal-RFP-HHPSD-Ribaut-Island-Water-Main-Replacement-Project.pdf

Print Ad

Attachment Preview

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Hilton Head Public Service District

Ribaut Island Water Main Replacement Project

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

August 3, 2026

1. INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS

Hilton Head Public Service District (HHPSD) invites qualified construction contractors, design-build teams, and

other qualified project delivery entities to submit proposals for the replacement of the existing 10-inch potable

water transmission main serving Ribaut Island within Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head Island, South

Carolina.

The existing water main consists of a 10-inch PVC pipeline suspended from an existing bridge crossing. HHPSD

intends to replace the existing crossing with a new 10-inch High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) water main

installed via Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) beneath the waterway. The project shall include all

engineering, permitting, environmental coordination, utility coordination, construction, testing,

commissioning, and final acceptance services necessary to provide a complete and operational water main

crossing.

HHPSD is seeking respondents to assemble progressive design-build teams that best achieve project

objectives while minimizing schedule, risk, and disruption to customers.

2. OWNER

Hilton Head Public Service District

21 Oak Park Drive

Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Project Contact:

Bill Davis, Operations Manager

Email: bdavis@hhpsd.com

All communications regarding this RFP shall be directed to the designated HHPSD representative.

3. PROJECT BACKGROUND

HHPSD owns and operates the potable water distribution system serving Hilton Head Island. Ribaut Island is

currently served through a 10-inch PVC water main that is attached to and suspended beneath an existing

bridge crossing. The existing installation presents long-term operational, maintenance, vulnerability, and

resiliency concerns.

HHPSD desires to replace the existing crossing with a new 10-inch HDPE water transmission main installed

beneath the waterway using Horizontal Directional Drilling techniques. The new installation shall provide a

resilient, long-term utility crossing designed to reduce exposure to physical damage, environmental impacts,

and maintenance requirements.

The existing crossing is located between mainland Hilton Head Plantation infrastructure and Ribaut Island.

4. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The selected team shall provide a complete project solution that:

1. Replaces the existing 10-inch PVC bridge-mounted water main.

2. Installs a new 10-inch HDPE water main via HDD beneath the waterway.

3. Minimizes disruption to water service and surrounding property owners.

4. Obtains all required permits and regulatory approvals.

5. Provides a durable and resilient crossing with a minimum design life of 75 years.

6. Minimizes long-term operational and maintenance requirements.

7. Maintains water quality and hydraulic performance.

8. Delivers the project safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.

5. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected Contractor/Design-Builder shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, supervision, professional

services, materials, equipment, permits, and incidentals necessary for a complete turnkey project.

The scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

A. Project Development

• Review existing conditions.

• Perform field investigations.

• Conduct utility locating and subsurface utility investigations.

• Evaluate geotechnical conditions.

• Perform survey as necessary.

• Develop project delivery strategy.

B. Engineering Services

The Contractor shall provide or subcontract all professional engineering services required for completion of the

project, including:

• Civil engineering.

• Utility design.

• Geotechnical engineering.

• Structural engineering as required.

• Environmental services.

• HDD engineering and pull calculations.

• Construction documents.

• Permit drawings and applications.

• Record drawings.

For the Progressive Design-Build approach, the Contractor shall identify the design partner and describe team

roles and responsibilities.

C. Permitting and Regulatory Coordination

The Contractor shall obtain all permits necessary for project completion, including coordination with

applicable agencies, utility owners, and property owners.

Potential permitting agencies may include, but are not limited to:

• South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, and associated offices (e.g. S.C. DES Office of

Ocean and Coastal Resource Management).

• South Carolina Department of Transportation.

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

• Beaufort County.

• Town of Hilton Head Island.

• Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners Association.

• Any other authority having jurisdiction.

HHPSD expects the Contractor to manage the permitting process from initiation through permit issuance.

D. Horizontal Directional Drill Installation

The Contractor shall design and construct an HDD crossing that includes:

• New 10-inch HDPE potable water main.

• Appropriate pipe material selection and pressure class.

• HDD profile development.

• Entry and exit pits.

• Drilling operations.

• Pipe installation.

• Pipe fusion and quality assurance.

• Restoration of disturbed areas.

E. Water Main Improvements

The project may include:

• Connection to existing distribution system.

• Isolation valves.

• Air release/vacuum relief assemblies as required.

• Blowoff facilities as required.

• Temporary bypass systems.

• Abandonment or removal of existing facilities.

• Cathodic protection or tracer wire systems as appropriate.

F. Testing and Commissioning

The Contractor shall perform:

• Pressure testing.

• Leakage testing.

• Disinfection.

• Bacteriological testing.

• System startup.

• Operator training.

• Final commissioning.

6. PROJECT DELIVERY

Respondents may propose:

Progressive Design-Build

A two-phase approach consisting of:

Phase 1

• Preliminary engineering and alternative analysis

• Risk assessment

• Field and Geotechnical investigation

• Cost development with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)

• Permit matrix and permit acquisition timeline

• Guaranteed construction approach with detailed schedule

Phase 2

HHPSD will decide at the end of Phase 1, if the project will proceed into Phase 2.

• Final design, permit applications, and permit approvals

• Construction

• Testing

• Commissioning

7. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS

The proposing entity shall demonstrate:

• Experience with HDD installation of water transmission mains.

• Experience with HDPE pipe installations of similar size.

• Experience performing work in environmentally sensitive or regulated areas.

• Successful completion of comparable utility crossings within the last ten years.

• Financial capability to complete the project.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Daily notification on new contract opportunities

With GovernmentContracts, you can:

Find more opportunities and win more business
Receive daily alerts for all new bid opportunities
Get contract opportunities matched to your business

ONE WEEK FREE TRIAL

Correction- RFP: Hilton Head PSD - Ribaut Island Water Main Replacement

Attachment Preview

See also