Description
The City of Florence is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a groundwater well investigation. The work will involve drilling, sampling, testing, and reporting on groundwater conditions to support municipal engineering needs. Bids are sealed and must be submitted by the deadline; the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with local and minority business preferences considered.
• Scope: drilling, water‑level measurement, water‑quality sampling, laboratory analysis, and final report.
• Eligibility: minimum 5 years experience, SC contractor’s license, $1 M insurance limits, and a City of Florence business license.
• Evaluation: primarily price, with secondary credit for experience, past performance, proximity, and warranty.
• Important dates: bid deadline and opening on 4/22/2026 at 2:00 PM; discrepancy notices due at least 5 days prior to opening; 90‑day bid withdrawal restriction; 7‑day protest window after tabulation.