AIKEN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA, a body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the
State of South Carolina.
INVITATION TO QUOTE—
25-01-Q Johnny Wood Park Retaining Wall Replacement Project
Located at 109 Swathmore Avenue, Belvedere, South Carolina 29841
Belvedere Girls Dixie Youth Softball Field
Send questions regarding this RFQ to procurement by December 2nd to forward to the department.
QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 2:00 p.m. Wednesday December 4th 2024
To arrange a site inspection to confirm scope of work, equipment access, etc., please contact Mark van der Linden,
Director, Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism at mvanderlinden@aikencountysc.gov.
Mail or Carry to: PROCUREMENT OFFICE
1930 University Pkwy.
Room 3201
Aiken, SC 29801
or Email to:
procurement@aikencountysc.gov
Questions about this solicitation e-mail procurement@aikencountysc.gov
If you are unable to access our website, please notify webmanager@aikencountysc.gov
Specifications are on page three (3)
Vendor's Name:
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Signature:
Street Address:
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The signature above certifies:
That the offer is made without any prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person
submitting a quote for the same materials, supplies or equipment
The offer is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud
The company is in compliance with all of the conditions set forth within this quote document.
The company is currently in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and directives relative to non-
discriminatory practices in employment.
The company is in compliance with 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.
The 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.
The company is not barred from bidding any Federal, State, or Political Subdivision.
ALL JOBS OVER $5,000 REQUIRES PROPER LICENSE FOR THE WORK IN SCOPE
QUOTE PROCEDURES MUST COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE AIKEN COUNTY
PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE
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1.
Preparation of Quotes:
officers, agents, servants, and employees, harmless
a.
All information requested of the vendor shall be
from liability of any nature or kind because of use of
entered in the appropriate space on the form. Failure
any copyrighted, or uncopyrighted composition,
to do so may disqualify your offer.
secret process, patented or unpatented invention,
b.
No quote received late will be accepted.
articles or appliances furnished or used under this bid,
c.
Time of delivery shall be stated as the number of
and agrees to defend, at his own expense, any and all
calendar days following receipt of order by the
actions brought against Aiken County or the Vendor
vendor to receipt of the goods and or service by the
because of the unauthorized use of such articles.
County.
b.
Personnel used in the performance of the work under
d.
Time of delivery may be a consideration in the award.
this quote will be clients of the Vendor and the
e.
Prices will be considered as net if no discount is
Vendor agrees not to discriminate against any client
shown.
under this project because of race, color, sex, religion,
f.
All quotes must be signed by an officer of the
handicap, political affiliation or national origin.
company.
Those clients of the Vendor who perform the work
under the quote shall be considered agents, servants,
2.
Brand Names:
employees and/or clients of the Vendor and, in no
a.
Brand names and numbers, when used, are for
circumstances, shall they be considered employees,
reference to indicate the character or quality desired.
agents, independent contractors and/or servants of the
b.
Equal items will be considered, provided your offer
County. The Vendor retains sole responsibility for
clearly describes the article. Offers for equal items
Workman's Compensation coverage required by
shall state the brand, number, or level of quality.
South Carolina State Law.
c.
When brand, number, or level of quality is not stated
by the bidder, it is mutually understood the offer is
6.
Awards:
exactly as specified.
a.
Aiken County reserves the right: (1) to award bids
received on the basis of individual items (2) to reject
3.
Samples:
any or all bids, or any part thereof; (3) to waive any
a.
Samples of articles, when required, shall be furnished
informality in the bids; and (4) to accept the bid that
free of cost of any sort to the County of Aiken.
is in the best interest of the County. The Procurement
b.
Samples of articles selected may be retained for
Director’s decision shall be final.
future comparison.
b.
Aiken County reserves the right to reject any and all
c.
Samples which are not destroyed by testing, or which
quotes; and to waive any technicalities.
are not retained for future comparison will be
d.
This Council can not bind in this year’s budget year a
returned upon request at the vendor's expense.
future Council for future budget years.
4.
Taxes:
7.
Litigation:
a.
Sales, use, excise, or any other taxes or fees required
a.
Any action at law, suit in equity, or judicial
shall not be included as part of the quote price.
proceeding for the enforcement of this agreement or
b.
These taxes must be shown as separate items and
provision thereof shall be instituted and deemed
shall not be considered as factors in determining
proper only in a court of competent jurisdiction in
awards.
Aiken County, South Carolina.
c.
If lump sum prices are requested then all sales, use,
b.
Aiken County specifically claims sovereign immunity
excise, or any other taxes, fees, or permits shall be the
from claims, suits, or causes of action, to the extent
sole responsibility of the vendor.
allowed by law, and this immunity is part of any
agreement or contract with Aiken County.
5.
Liabilities:
a.
The vendor shall hold the County of Aiken, its
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25-01-Q: Johnny Wood Park Retaining Wall Replacement Project
Located at 109 Swathmore Avenue, Belvedere, South Carolina 29841
Belvedere Girls Dixie Youth Softball Field
Specifications
• Remove and dispose of existing wooden retaining walls along south side of property
• Install approximately 115 feet of 3 feet tall concrete block retaining wall.
• Install block steps at the end of the wall.
• Install approximate 35 feet of 3 feet tall block retaining wall beyond new steps.
• Install proper drainage behind full length of wall.
NOTES:
Existing wood wall will be marked and identified at the location. The location of proposed
retaining wall and steps will be flagged or identified. Please schedule site inspection if needed.
To arrange a site inspection to confirm scope of work, equipment access, etc.,
please contact Mark van der Linden, Director, Aiken County Parks, Recreation
and Tourism at mvanderlinden@aikencountysc.gov.
Materials $
Labor $
8% Sales Tax only on Materials $
Total $
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