Canal Embankment Repair Services Site 4

The City of Columbia, SC is soliciting bids for comprehensive repair of the Columbia Canal embankment at Site 4. The work covers approximately 3.1 miles of canal dike, including toe buttressing, slope repairs, removal and replacement of a damaged embankment, construction of temporary cofferdams, de‑watering, demolition of select structures, and final site restoration (grading, asphalt path, lighting, landscaping). The contract is funded partially with FEMA disaster assistance and requires the contractor to hold appropriate state and federal licenses, a bid bond (5 % of bid), performance and payment bonds (100 % of contract price), and to comply with extensive federal, state, and local regulations (including DBE/LBE goals, safety, labor standards, and environmental protections). The period of performance is 730 calendar days for substantial completion plus an additional 120 days for final completion (total 850 days). Bids are submitted electronically via the City’s e‑procurement portal; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for July 14, 2026. • Scope: 3.1 mi canal dike repair, embankment reconstruction, temporary cofferdam/de‑watering, structural repairs, demolition, grading, paving, lighting, landscaping. • Funding: FEMA disaster assistance (federal) plus local funds. • Required licenses: SC General Contractor, SAM.gov UEID/CAGE, local business license. • Bonds: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance & payment bonds. • Schedule: Start after notice to proceed; 850 days total construction time; bid deadline 9/24/2026. • Mandatory compliance: DBE/LBE participation, safety (Davis‑Bacon, OSHA), environmental (wetlands, cultural resources), insurance (CGL, excess/umbrella). • Submission: One electronic bid via ionWave/eBid; questions due 8/19/2026.