Water and Sewer Extension of Winding Woods Commerce Park Phase 2

This Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 2027‑05) seeks a qualified contractor to complete Phase 2 of the Water & Sewer Extension at Winding Woods Commerce Park in St. George, SC. The work involves installing new sanitary sewer and water mains, performing associated trenching, jack‑and‑bore work, erosion control, and final testing and close‑out. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will require performance and payment bonds, insurance, and all necessary permits. • Install approximately 2,214 LF of 12‑in. sanitary sewer gravity pipe and 3,352 LF of 16‑in. water main (plus 60 LF of 16‑in. ductile‑iron pipe and 10 LF of 12‑in. water main). • Perform direct‑bury, jack‑and‑bore, manhole raising (optional alternate), and related appurtenances. • Provide erosion‑control measures, site stabilization, and testing of gravity and water mains. • Substantial completion required within 150 calendar days of Notice to Proceed; final completion 30 days thereafter (≈180 days total). • Bid security of 5 % for bids > $25,000; performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of contract value. • All permits and licenses must be obtained by the contractor at no cost to the County. • Pre‑bid meeting (virtual) on September 8, 2026 (non‑mandatory); questions due September 17, 2026; bids due September 29, 2026, 2:00 pm via OpenGov portal. • Payment within 30 days of approved invoices; contract subject to South Carolina tax withholding rules.