Description
The University of South Carolina is soliciting bids for the replacement of the existing roof and associated sheet‑metal accessories on the Medford Library at its Lancaster campus. The work will be performed under a Design‑Bid‑Build contract with an estimated construction cost between $615,000 and $750,000. Bidders must submit a lump‑sum bid by the deadline, provide a bid bond (minimum 5 % of the base bid), and furnish performance and labor‑and‑material payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price. The project requires a two‑year warranty from the contractor and compliance with South Carolina asbestos handling regulations. All communications and bid submissions are to be made via hand‑delivery or mail to the designated address in Columbia, SC.
• Scope: Remove existing roofing system, install modified‑bitumen roofing membrane and new sheet‑metal flashings/trims.
• Location: 476‑B Hubbard Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720 (Medford Library).
• Estimated Cost: $615 k – $750 k.
• Delivery Method: Design‑Bid‑Build; required contractor licenses BD4, RF4.
• Bid Submission: Hand‑delivery or mail by 2:30 pm on 11/10/2026; one copy required.
• Pre‑Bid Conference: 10/21/2026, 10:00 am at the library (attendance optional).
• Bonds: Bid bond ≥5 % of base bid; performance & labor‑material bonds = 100 % of contract price.
• Warranty: Two‑year contractor warranty.
• Special Requirements: Asbestos‑containing material investigation and compliance with SCDHEC standards.