Williams St. Connector

The City of Columbia is soliciting bids for the construction of the Williams Street Connector project. The project includes the construction of approximately 4,700 feet of new roads, 1,500 feet of improved roads, 4,700 feet of new sidewalks, 3 electric car charging stations, and two bike share stations. The project aims to improve safety and connectivity, alleviate traffic congestion, and reduce travel times within the area between the Congaree River, Huger Street, Gervais Street, and Blossom Street. The contractor will be required to secure all necessary licenses and permits, and to complete the work within 669 consecutive calendar days from the date of commencement. • The project will be completed in three phases: initial land disturbance, construction, and stabilization. • The contractor will be required to provide a bid bond, payment bond, and performance bond. • The City of Columbia has implemented an overall citywide 15% goal to encourage socially and economically disadvantaged business participation. • The successful bidder will be required to solicit small, minority-owned and/or woman-owned businesses as subcontractors and potential partners on this project.