This emergency procurement addresses a critical underground hot‑water line leak at Piedmont Technical College, requiring rapid repair to restore heating to multiple campus buildings. Chandler Construction Services, Inc. was selected for its immediate availability, on‑site equipment, and prior performance on similar campus projects. The work includes leak detection, concrete demolition, hand‑digging, replacement and welding of 40 ft of hot‑water pipe, insulation, and concrete restoration of the sidewalk. The contract is a single‑award, firm‑fixed‑price agreement valued at $30,000, executed under South Carolina emergency procurement statutes.
• Emergency response to a hot‑water pipe leak threatening campus heating during winter.
• Scope covers pipe replacement, welding, insulation, and concrete sidewalk repair (~40 ft).
• Vendor provided all labor, equipment, and materials on‑site; work began within one day of the requisition.
• Contract value $30,000, classified as a sole‑source, emergency procurement.
• No specified completion deadline or renewal provisions; the effort is a one‑time, immediate repair.