Candid Government Bids & RFPs

The proposal due date is no later than June 22, 2026, 12 PM MST.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the offer most advantageous to the Authority, using criteria including relevant experience and qualifications (25%), quality and clarity of proposed approach (25%), demonstrated success in similar searches (20%), commitment to diversity and inclusion (10%), cost and value (10%), and references (10%).

Proposers must demonstrate minimum qualifications including experience with startup organizations or newly formed authorities, knowledge of regional transportation systems and governance, a strong track record of diverse candidate recruitment, expertise in executive assessment methodologies, and the ability to complete searches within an aggressive timeline.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.

The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.

The RFP comment deadline is no later than June 12, 2026, 12 PM MST.

The Authority may reject proposals that are submitted late, and discussions with the preferred proposer may be terminated if contractual differences cannot be resolved within one week of the notice of intent to award.

The candidate start date is July 1, 2027.

The contractor's principal leader must have substantial recent experience within the last two years successfully placing academic deans at universities and colleges.

Finalist interviews will be conducted in person at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.

The government may, at its sole discretion via the contracting officer, direct the contractor to remove any contractor employee from DHS facilities for misconduct or security reasons.

The proposal submission deadline is June 19, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. local time EST.

The document outlines progress payments based on applications submitted by the construction manager and certified by the architect. Payments are generally due within twenty-one days of receipt of the approved application for payment.

The contractor warrants that materials and equipment will be of good quality and new, and the work will conform to contract documents and be free from defects. Warranties generally commence on the date of substantial completion and last for one year, unless otherwise specified.

Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria including project performance, personnel qualifications and experience, safety performance, project understanding and approach, and preconstruction and construction services fees. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible proposer determined to be most advantageous to GSWSA.

Proposers must meet mandatory responsiveness requirements, including attending the preproposal conference call, timely submission, inclusion of a signed cover letter and affidavit, and responsiveness to the RFP. Specific qualifications include debarment status, valid South Carolina contractor's license with a water/sewer plants classification (WP5), ability to obtain performance and payment bonds, and recognition of project funding requirements.

The contract documents mention liquidated damages for failure to achieve substantial completion by the agreed-upon date, with a daily rate to be determined. Failure to comply with contract provisions may also lead to rejection of submittals, termination for cause, or other remedies.

Voluntary site visits of the Myrtle Beach Surface Water Treatment Plant may be accommodated between May 15th and June 19th, with the exception of May 25th, upon request. A minimum notice of 48 hours is required.

The RFP requires submittal of various documents, including product data and samples, as part of the proposal. Specific details on sample submission requirements are outlined in Section 3. 12 of the General Conditions.

Requests for additional information and clarifications must be received no later than the deadline for proposer questions, which is indicated in Section 2. 3 of the RFP. The specific deadline for proposer questions is June 10, 2026.

Risks for disqualification include failure to attend the mandatory preproposal conference call, late proposal submission, missing required documents (e. g. , signed affidavit), misrepresentation or omission of information, and failure to meet mandatory responsiveness requirements.

The owner's opinion of probable construction cost (OPCC) for the work is $15,618,000.