Engineering Services for Street Stormwater Repairs

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Jan 28, 2026
Due:	Feb 4, 2026
Agency:	State of South Carolina - State Fiscal Accountability Authority(SFAA)
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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Town of Lyman

81 Groce Road

Lyman, SC 29365

Phone: 864-439-3453

Fax: 864-439-9050

Mayor :

David Petty

Mayor Pro Tem:

Rebecca Martin

Town Administrator:

Noel Blackwell

Council Members:

Phil McIntyre

Jack Bellaire

Adam Crisp

Cindy Behm

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for

Meadow Street Stormwater Repairs

RFP Release Date January 28, 2026

Proposal Submittal Deadline February 4, 2026

2:00 p.m.

Questions regarding submissions or proposals can be emailed to:

Noel Blackwell

Town Administrator nblackwell@lymansc.gov

81 Groce Road • Lyman, SC 29365

864-439-3453 • lymansc.gov

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

for Meadow Street Stormwater Repairs

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Lyman (“Town”) is issuing this Request for

Proposals (“RFP”) for repairing stormwater infrastructure.

Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring proposals are received by the Town on or before

the submittal deadline. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, on Wednesday,

February 4, 2026, at the following address:

Town of Lyman

Attn: Noel Blackwell

81 Groce Road

Lyman, SC 29365

The full Request for Proposal can be examined at the following locations:

*Town of Lyman, 81 Groce Road, Lyman, SC 29365

*Town of Lyman website - https://www.lymansc.gov

*South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) website - scbo.sc.gov

An original copy must be signed by a representative authorized to bind the company. The original

signed proposal and two (2) duplicates are to be submitted in a sealed package with the name of

the respondent and RFP title “Meadow Street Stormwater Repairs” clearly marked on the outside

of the package. An electronic copy on a flash drive must accompany the proposal in the same

sealed envelope.

Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this RFP may result in disqualification.

Submitted proposals may be withdrawn at any time prior to the submission time specified in this

RFP, provided notification is received in writing before the submittal deadline. Proposals cannot

be changed or withdrawn after the submittal deadline. No handwritten notations or corrections will

be allowed. The Respondent is solely responsible for all costs related to the preparation of the

proposal.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any minor informalities or

irregularities contained in any proposal. Acceptance of any proposal submitted pursuant to this

RFP shall not constitute any implied intent to enter into a contract.

The contract award, if any, will be made to the Respondent who, in the Town’s sole discretion,

is best able to perform the required services in a manner most beneficial to the Town.

Introduction

The Town of Lyman is accepting Proposals for a qualified professional company to provide design,

permitting, and construction management service for repairs of stormwater infrastructure at

Meadow Street in the Town of Lyman. The RFP is intended to provide a common and uniform set

of instructions to guide Respondents through the development of proposals.

There is no expressed or implied obligation for the Town to reimburse any respondent for any

expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. Materials submitted by

respondents are subject to public inspection, unless respondent identifies proprietary or

confidential information as provided in the proposal.

During the evaluation process, the Town reserves the right, where it may serve the Town’s best

interest, to request additional information or clarification from proposers. At the discretion of the

Town, respondents submitting proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the

evaluation process.

The Town reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any idea(s) in a proposal

regardless of whether that proposal is selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by

the respondent of the conditions contained in the request for proposals, unless clearly and

specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the Town of

Lyman and the respondent selected.

It is anticipated the selection of a company will be completed by February 10, 2026. Following the

notification of the selected respondent, a recommendation and proposed contract will be prepared

for review and approval by the Town of Lyman Council at its public meeting following notification.

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any non-material irregularities

or information in any proposal, and to accept or reject any items or combination of items.

Proposals must be responsive to the Town’s request. The Town shall determine the most

responsive and qualified company providing the best service and shall then seek to negotiate a

contract for a fair and reasonable price.

The request for proposals does not obligate the Town to award a contract or complete the project

and the Town reserves the right to cancel the solicitation if deemed in its best interest.

Scope of Services

The project is located at Meadow Street. The general proposed scope of work includes the

following:

 Culvert replacement design and permitting of the upgrade under Meadow Street within

SCDOT right-of-way;

 Existing gravity sewer reconfiguration design and permitting along Meadow Street;

 Design and permitting the replacement and upgrade of stormwater pipe behind homes

along Spartanburg Road.

 Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, and bidding documents.

 Construction management services for the repairs of stormwater infrastructure at Meadow

Street in the Town of Lyman.

The Town is requesting engineering services for the proposed scope of work.

Evaluation Criteria

 A recommendation for respondent selection will be made to Town Council based on the

evaluation of the proposals/qualifications, which will consider the engineering team’s

qualifications, comparable experience, and availability to undertake the project through

providing a planned successful scope of work complete the tasks timely and deliver a

high-quality work product.

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 All interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals to the RFP. The company’s

capabilities, competence, and capacity will be considered. The Town reserves the right to

choose the overall best respondent according to the Town’s best interest. The Town, and

its designated representatives, shall be the sole judge of its own best interest, the proposal,

and the resulting negotiated agreement. The Town’s decisions will be final.

Submittal Requirements

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Sealed Proposals:

An original copy must be signed by a representative authorized to bind the company. The

original signed proposal and two (2) duplicates are to be submitted in sealed package with the

name of the respondent and RFP title “Meadow Street Stormwater Repairs” clearly marked on

the outside of the package. An electronic copy on a flash drive must accompany the proposal

in the sealed envelope.

Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring proposals are received by the Town on or

before the submittal deadline. Proposals must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. EST, on

February 4, 2026, at the following address:

Town of Lyman Attn: Noel Blackwell

81 Groce Road

Lyman, SC 29365

Inquiries about this RFP: All inquiries and questions regarding this RFP shall be in writing and

directed to: Noel Blackwell, Town Administrator, nblackwell@lymansc.gov. The deadline for submission

of any questions shall be February 2, 2026, at 2:00pm. No questions will be answered until after the

deadline has lapsed. Do not call or email any other employee or elected official seeking answers to

questions. If any person or entity violates the prohibition against calling or emailing others with questions,

the Town of Lyman reserves the right to immediately remove said person or entity from consideration.

Questions and Answers will be distributed to all interested parties through a formal written addendum to the

RFP prior to the submittal deadline. All addendums will be posted on the Town’s website:

www.lymansc.gov.

Letter of Interest: Please include a letter expressing the respondent’s interest in being considered

for the project. Include a statement regarding the respondent’s availability to dedicate time,

personnel, and resources to this effort. The letter of interest must include a commitment to the

availability of the respondent and all key project staff to provide specified services.

Relevant Experience: Please provide a minimum of three (3) specific examples of the respondent’s

relevant projects for stormwater and sewer design and replacement for which the respondent has

performed similar services. Include the name, contact person, address, phone number and/or e-

mail of each party for whom the service was provided, as well as a description of the service

performed, the dollar amount of the contract, and the date of performance.

Work Schedule: Provide a realistic proposed schedule designed to meet the Town’s objectives with

key deliverables, milestones, and tasks, including dates for completion of the final reports.

Project Manager: Please include information about the specific relevant experience for the

proposed Project Manager. A Project Manager must be designated and must be the principal

contact for the Town.

Staff and Availability: Provide resumes of key personnel who will be assigned to the delivery of

the project and their availability.

Conflict of Interest Statement: The respondent shall disclose any financial, business, or other

relationship with the Town that may have an impact upon the outcome of this contract.

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Permits: The respondent shall be required to obtain applicable permits as required by the Town of

Lyman if applicable.

Award Procedures

Evaluation and Award

Proposals will be evaluated based on the completeness of the submission, the suitability of the

proposed location, proposed lease terms, experience of the proposer, and overall benefit to the

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

Engineering Services for Street Stormwater Repairs

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