This contract calls for a complete renovation of the natural‑grass football field at Pickens High School, including removal of existing sod, installation of new top‑soil, sand amendments, a trench‑under‑drain system, and replacement with “blue‑tag” sod. The contractor must own and operate specialized equipment (e.g., GKB/Koro Topmaker, laser‑guided grading tools, trenchers) and provide an ASBA‑certified project manager, an agronomist, and a soil‑testing lab. All work must be finished within one month, and the contractor must furnish a one‑year warranty, bid bond (5 % of price), and performance bond (100 % of price). The district will evaluate bids on price, schedule, technical compliance, and experience (minimum ten similar projects in the past three years, including at least one in Pickens County).
• Scope: soil removal, grading, drainage installation, top‑soil and sand amendment, sod installation, site protection, documentation, and one‑year warranty.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on Feb 17 2022; bid deadline Feb 25 2022; work to start Mar 7 2022 and finish Apr 5 2022.
• Vendor must be a SC‑licensed general contractor located within 150 mi, own all listed equipment, and meet strict experience and certification requirements.