This is a Request for Bids (RFB) for the Fairfield CTC 2026 Maintenance Project in Fairfield County, SC. The project involves miscellaneous maintenance of three roads: Broach Lane, Haven Drive, and Point Lane. Bids are due on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The project includes work such as asphalt surface treatment, full depth patching, maintenance stone, traffic control, and permanent construction signs. Contractors must be legally qualified and licensed in South Carolina. A bid bond of 5% of the bid amount is required, along with a performance bond and payment bond of 100% of the bid amount for the successful bidder. All questions concerning the bid documents must be submitted in writing by close of business on April 24, 2026. There will be no pre-bid conference. Substantial completion of all roadways is required by September 15, 2027. The contractor is responsible for all safety precautions and compliance with environmental regulations. The contract includes a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
The bid documents state that all roadways will be completed by September 15, 2027.
The bid notice mentions that the owner shall make progress payments on account of the contract price based on the contractor's applications for payment on or about the 15th day of each month during performance of the work. It also states that 95 percent of work completed will be paid, with the balance being retainage.
The contractor agrees to a one-year warranty against defects, failures etc. caused by materials and workmanship, beginning on the date of final acceptance of the punch list.
The county reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses, to waive technicalities or informalities, to negotiate further with the contractor of its choice, to request additional information, to interview, and to make an award deemed in its own best interest. The county shall consider, in addition to the bid prices, the quality, training, suitability and adaptability of the services required.
Bids will not be considered unless the bidder is legally qualified under the provisions of the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Law. Interested bidders must be on the current SCDOT prequalified prime contractors list to be eligible for Fairfield County road paving and/or grading projects.
The bid notice states that failure to complete work on time may result in liquidated damages, with a schedule provided based on the original contract amount. Additionally, if the contractor suspends work without written permission, additional liquidated damages of **** per calendar day will be assessed.
The bid notice states that there will be no prebid conference. However, it also mentions that each bidder shall fully acquaint himself/herself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the execution of the work under the conditions of this bid, and it is expected that this will sometimes require onsite observation.
The bid notice states that all questions concerning the bid documents shall be in writing and submitted by cob April 24, 2026.
