Canal Embankment Repair Services Site 4

The City of Columbia is soliciting bids for comprehensive repair and reconstruction of the Columbia Canal embankment at Site 4 (approximately 3.1 mi of canal). Work includes toe and slope repairs, removal and replacement of a damaged dike, construction of temporary cofferdams and de‑watering structures, removal of vegetation and obstructions, installation of new rip‑rap, grading, asphalt walking paths, lighting, benches, and related site‑finish items. The project is federally funded (FEMA) and must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including licensing, bonding, and small‑business participation goals. The contract period is up to 850 calendar days plus a 60‑day close‑out period. Bidders must submit a single electronic bid by 2 PM ET on 23 Sep 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for 14 Jul 2026. • Location: Columbia Canal, Columbia, SC (approx. 3.1 mi stretch between headgates and hydro plant). • Scope: embankment toe & slope repairs, dike removal & new embankment construction, temporary cofferdam & de‑watering, rip‑rap, grading, asphalt path, lighting, benches, utility coordination. • Funding: FEMA disaster assistance grant (federal). • Schedule: Pre‑bid meeting 14 Jul 2026 (non‑mandatory); bid submission deadline 23 Sep 2026; contract duration up to 850 days. • Mandatory requirements: bid bond (5 % of bid), performance & payment bonds (100 % of contract), licensing, SAM.gov registration, compliance with Davis‑Bacon, prevailing‑wage, and local LBE/MPP goals. • Evaluation: award based on responsive, responsible bids; no price‑or‑technical weighting indicated. • Contact: Kenton D. Davis (procurement).