This contract calls for the complete asphalt resurfacing of playground and athletic field surfaces at three Pickens County schools—Hagood Elementary, East End Elementary, and Liberty Middle School. The work includes removal of existing asphalt, sub‑grade preparation, placement of new hot‑mix asphalt, and post‑installation line painting, all to be completed between late May and late July 2023. The district required bidders to be qualified South Carolina general contractors with specific insurance, bonding, and background‑check provisions, and the award was made to a single vendor.
• Scope: Mill‑down, sub‑grade grading, new asphalt placement (approximately 2–2.75 in. thickness) and court‑line painting at each site.
• Timeline: Bid deadline 3/10/2023, award announced 3/20/2023, work to start 5/30/2023 and finish by 7/28/2023.
• Requirements: 5 % bid bond, $15,000 contingency, one‑year warranty, extensive insurance, and compliance with safety and background‑check rules.