This is a public tender notice from the City of North Myrtle Beach, Horry County, SC, for Water Tower Road Improvements 2026 PCIP Phase 4 Turn Lanes. Bids are due by April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Registration for bid documents is free at www. ***. *. * pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Questions are due by March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The city reserves the right to waive informalities and accept or reject any bids. Bid submission is through the virtual bidding platform www. ***. *. *, or can be dropped off or mailed. Performance and payment bonds are required. A business license from the City of North Myrtle Beach is required for companies performing service work within city limits. Protests must be submitted in writing within ten calendar days of the issuance of the solicitation documents or notification of intent to award.
Bids must be received prior to April 2, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.
Payment terms are net thirty 30 days unless an early payment discount is quoted. The bid notice states, Payment discounts offered for payment in less than twenty 20 days will not be considered as a basis of award. Payment discounts offered for payment in twenty 20 or more days will be subtracted from the total bid price for the purposes of bid evaluation.
The contracted supplier warrants that the supplies to be provided are fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, are merchantable, of good quality, and free from defects. If the contract provides for construction or installation services, the contractor shall guarantee workmanship for a period of twelve months upon completion of work.
The lowest responsible bidder shall be determined by considering the quality and performance of supplies, the ability and capacity of the bidder to perform, the ability to perform within the specified time, the character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder, the quality of previous performance, and the ability to provide future maintenance, repair parts, and services.
The owner may investigate the bidder's ability to perform, requiring information on adequate capital and credit rating, an efficient office force, an adequate and efficient field force, a record of amicable relations with labor, and an adequate supply of applicable equipment in good operating condition.
Liquidated damages of **** per day will apply for exceeding the schedule, as stated in the contract documents. The bid notice also mentions that if the contractor fails to correct unsatisfactory conditions within five days after notification, the contract may be terminated, and the contractor and/or its surety shall be liable for any and all costs for reprocurement and completion of the contract.
A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 19, 2026, 2:00 PM ET, which bidders are required to attend if indicated as mandatory. The bid instructions state, It is expected that this will sometimes require onsite observation.
Protests must be submitted in writing to the procurement manager within ten 10 calendar days of the date of issuance of the invitation to bid, or any amendment thereto, if the amendment is at issue. Actual bidders must protest within ten 10 calendar days of the notification of intent to award or statement of award.