Aiken County
Procurement Office
26-07-B Aiken County PSA /HCWWTP Recycle Bin Blasting & Recoating
Bid Number:
MANDATORY PRE-BID
MEETING
Bid Due Date/Time:
Submit One Original &
One Copy
Mail or Carry Bid To:
Location of Bid Opening:
Assigned Buyer:
Bid Documents and
Specification:
26-07-B
Wednesday February 4th 2026 10:00 a.m.
February 17th 2:00 p.m.
Aiken County Government
Procurement, Room 3201
1930 University Pkwy.
Aiken, SC 29801
1930 University Pkwy.
Room 3203
Aiken, SC 29801
Becky Dawes, Procurement Director
All documents are available on the Aiken County website at:
https://www.aikencountysc.gov/Depts/PRC/PRCmain .
Send all inquiries to:
Questions will be received via email only to
procurement@aikencountysc.gov Tuesday Friday February 6th
2026 by 2:00p.m. Questions and answers (Q & A) will be
posted to the Aiken County website on or before Tuesday
February 10th 2026 by 2:00.
Aiken County does not discriminate against any bidder or offeror because of race, creed,
sex, age, religion, handicap, or national origin
1930 University Parkway ● Room 3201 ● Aiken ● South Carolina ● 29801
803-642-1540 ● www.aikencountysc.gov
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Number 26-07-B Non-Collusion Statement
Name: Aiken County PSA/HCWWTP Recycle Bin Blasting & Recoating
This page must be returned with the proposal or you will be deemed non-responsive and your bid
will not be accepted. An officer of the company that has the authority to bind the company must
sign the bid.
Company
Name:
DBA (if
applicable):
Mailing
Address:
City:
Telephone
Number:
Contact
Name:
Email
address:
State:
Zip:
Title:
I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any
corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, or equipment, and is
in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid, that I
have read and understand all instructions and conditions in the proposal document, and verify that I
am authorized to sign this bid for the bidder. I further state that the company affiliated with this bid
currently complies with all applicable federal and state laws and directives relative to
non-discriminatory practices in employment, and is not currently barred or suspended from bidding
with any government organization. I also certify that my company is following all requirements set
forth in Chapter 14 of Title 8 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended and will at all
times during the performance of work provided by the County be in full compliance with the
provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) in the hiring of its employees.
I further certify that my company is in full compliance with the requirements of the Drug-free
Workplace Act as set forth in Chapter 107 of Title 44 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976,
amended.
Signature of Officer:
Printed Name:
Title:
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Aiken County Procurement will not be held responsible for notifying vendors of any addenda.
These are posted to our website.
Local preference does not apply.
All proposals must be submitted to Aiken County Procurement, 1930 University Pkwy, Room
3201, Aiken, South Carolina 29801 in a sealed envelope identified with the following:
Bid Number: 26-07-B
Bid Name: Aiken County PSA/HCWWTP Recycle Bin Blasting & Recoating
Opening date: Tuesday February 17th 2:00
One Original and One Copy
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Submit bids in a sealed envelope with the bid number as well as the time and date for opening
prominently marked on the outside.
2. Bids must be submitted before the time, date and at the exact location specified to be considered. No
late bids, telegraphic, or telephonic bids will be accepted. Bids are not received until delivered to the
Procurement Department. Vendors must allow mailed bids sufficient time to be processed through the
County’s internal mailroom system.
3. All bids shall be signed by an authorized officer or employee of the bidder.
4. The County prohibits any type of communications to or with any department, employee, or County
official other than Procurement prior to the time than an award decision has been made public.
5. Only one copy of the bid is required, unless otherwise stated.
6. On the form provided in the bid, all information requested of the bidder must be entered in the
appropriate space on the original forms. Failure to do so may be grounds for disqualification.
7. Any and all information or addenda to this bid will be posted on the Aiken County website. Vendors are
responsible for any information contained in the bid record on the website, and should make note of
any addenda in the bid response.
8. All information shall be entered in ink or typewritten. Mistakes may be crossed out and corrected prior
to submission, if initialed by the person signing the bid.
9. Corrections and/or modifications received after the closing time specified will not be accepted.
10. Time of delivery, defined as the number of calendar days between receipt of the order by the bidder
and the receipt of goods or services by Aiken County, may be considered as one factor in determining
the award.
11. Prices will be considered net if no discount is shown.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Aiken County reserves the right to award bids received on the basis of individual items, groups of items,
or the entire list of items; to reject any and all bids; and to waive any technicalities.
2. Unit prices will govern over extended prices. Prices must be quoted as requested. Prices that are not
in compliance with the request may be considered non-responsive.
3. In case of tie bids, price and quality being equal, preference shall be given to Aiken County vendors. In
case of tie bids where there is no local bidder, preference shall be given to South Carolina vendors. In
every case, Aiken County reserves the right to make awards deemed to be in the best interest of the
County.
4. The evaluation of the bids and the determination of the equality of the product offered is the
responsibility of Aiken County, and will be based on information furnished by the bidder in the bid.
5. Unless otherwise indicated in the bid notice, prices must be firm, and remain in effect for ninety (90)
days. Ambiguous bids that are uncertain as to fees, delivery, or compliance with specifications may be
rejected or disregarded.
6. Brand names and numbers, when used, are for reference only to indicate character or quality desired
and do not indicate a preference unless otherwise stated.
7. For equal items to be considered, the bid shall state the brand name or quality and provide
specifications. Aiken County's determination of what shall constitute equality shall be final and
conclusive.
8. When brand name, number, or level of quality is not stated by the bidder, it is understood that the offer
is exactly as specified.
9. Sales, use, or excise taxes must not be included as any part of the bid price unless otherwise stated in
the specifications. These taxes, as well as any handling and shipping charges, must be shown as
separate items. Shipping charges will be considered as a factor in determining awards. Prices must
be FOB destination, freight prepaid, unless specified.
10. Samples of any articles deemed necessary shall be furnished free of any cost to Aiken County. These
samples may be retained for future comparisons. Any samples not destroyed by testing or not retained
for comparisons will be returned to the bidder at the bidder's expense upon request.
11. Vendors awarded items as a result of this solicitation must supply MSDS Materials as required by the
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
12. Aiken County does not assume responsibility for any costs incurred during the preparation of this bid.
13. The successful bidder shall indemnify and hold harmless Aiken County, its officers, agents, and
employees, from all suits or claims of any character brought by reason of infringing on any patent, trade
mark, or copyright.
14. In case of default by contractor, Aiken County reserves the right to purchase any or all items in default
in open market, charging the contractor with any excess costs. Periods of performance may be
extended if the facts as to the cause of delay are justified in the opinion of the proper Aiken County
officials.
15. Aiken County utilizes local preference for the purpose of determining the low bidder. Vendors who
maintain a place of business in Aiken County, and have done so for a minimum of six (6) months prior
to the solicitation, qualify for local preference. A factor of 3% with a cap of $6,000.00 will be added to
low bids which do not qualify as local to determine if the local bidder is within the local preference limit.
If the local vendor’s bid falls within the local preference limit, the local bidder will be given the
opportunity to match the low bid. Vendors should check the appropriate box on the front of the bid
invitation to indicate their status. Some funding sources exclude local preference including, but not
limited to, Federal and State of SC grant funds, and C-fund monies.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In the event of inconsistency between the provisions of this solicitation, the
inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (A) Aiken County Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, (B) The bidding schedule, (C) General Provisions, (D) Instructions to
Bidders, and General conditions, (E) Other provisions of the contract whether incorporated by reference
or otherwise, and (F) the Specifications.
2. S.C. LAW CLAUSE: Upon award of a contract or Purchase Order under this bid, the person, partnership,
association, or corporation to whom the award is made must comply with the laws of South Carolina
that require such person or entity to be authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state.
Notwithstanding the fact that applicable statutes may exempt or exclude the successful bidder from
requirements that it be authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state, by submission of this
signed bid, the bidder agrees to subject itself to the jurisdiction and process of the courts of the State
of South Carolina, to all matters and disputes arising or to arise under the contract and performance
thereof, including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses, or fees levied by the State.
3. EXCUSABLE DELAY: The contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs if the failure to perform the
contract arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor.
Such causes may include, but are not restricted to acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of the
Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine
restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe weather; but in every case the failure to
perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor. If the failure
to perform is caused by the fault of a subcontractor, and if such default arises out of control of causes
beyond the control of both the contractor and subcontractor, and without the fault or negligence of
either of them, the contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs for failure to perform, unless the
supplies or services to be furnished by the subcontractor were obtainable from other sources in
sufficient time to permit the contractor to meet the required delivery schedule.
4. AWARD CRITERIA: Award will be made based on scores from an evaluation team per the scoring
criteria.
5. SPECIFICATIONS: Any deviation from specifications in the bid solicitation must be clearly pointed out;
otherwise, it will be considered that the items offered are in strict compliance with these specifications,
and the successful bidder will be held responsible therefore. Unless otherwise stated, it is understood
and agreed that any item offered or shipped on this bid shall be new and suitable for storage or
shipment, and that prices include standard commercial packaging.
6. The bidder must assume that any purchase, responsibility, insurance, and action or activity which is
necessary for the satisfactory operation of the services requested in the invitation to bid, but which is
not specifically designated as an Aiken County responsibility, is a responsibility of the Contractor's
operation, and the bidder shall include these in the response to this invitation to bid accordingly.
Additional Comments and Instructions to Potential Vendors
1. Understands the bonding process, has present and future (i.e., at the time of the bid and all relevant
points thereafter) bonding capability, and can seamlessly obtain and present to the County the
required bonding and security documents, fully and properly executed;
2. Understands the insurance and workers’ compensation processes, as applicable, and has the present
and future (i.e., at the time of the bid and all relevant points thereafter) ability to obtain all required
insurance coverage, and can seamlessly obtain and present to the County the required insurance,
workers’ comp and other documents, fully and properly executed, with coverage in full force and effect
at all times during the contract term and within a reasonable period after bid award;
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