The City of Georgetown, SC is seeking bids from qualified water utility contractors for the Willowbank Water Main Improvements project. The project involves replacing potable water lines, installing new hydrants, valves, and services, and restoring asphalt. Bids must be submitted electronically by August 5, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026. A site visit prior to bidding is mandatory. The contract will be awarded to the best qualified, lowest responsive, and responsible contractor. Bid security of 5% is required for bids over $100,000. The contractor must provide a 2-year warranty on work.
Bids are due on or before 2:00 p. m. EST local time, Wednesday, August 05, 2026. bids due date wednesday, august 05, 2026 2:00 pm
The city will remit full payment on all undisputed invoices within thirty (30) days from receipt of the invoice. he city will remit full payment on all undisputed invoices within thirty 30 days from receipt of the invoice by the appropriate persons to be designated at the time of contract.
The contractor shall warrant the work for two (2) years from the date of final acceptance. contractor shall warrant the work for two 2 years from the date of final acceptance.
Contract shall be awarded to the best qualified, and lowest responsive and responsible contractor. contract shall be awarded to the best qualified, and lowest responsive and responsible contractor.
Contractor must furnish satisfactory evidence of its ability to furnish products and/or services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFB. contractor must, upon request of the city, furnish satisfactory evidence of its ability to furnish products andor services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this rfb.
If the contractor fails to complete the work within the specified time, they may be liable for liquidated damages for each calendar day of default. if the contractor shall neglect, fail, or refuse to complete the work within the time herein specified, or any proper extensions thereof granted by the owner, then the contractor does hereby agree, as a part consideration for the awarding of this contract, to pay to the owner the amount specified in the contract
Bidders must visit the site prior to submitting their bid to become familiar with the surrounding conditions. Failure to visit the site shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation. bidders must visit the site prior to submitting their bid to become familiar with the surrounding conditions.
Any protest or objection to this RFB award process must be submitted in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of the notification of award posted to the city's website. any protest or objection to this rfb award process must be submitted in writing to the city of georgetown. . . within fifteen 15 calendar days of the notification of award posted to the citys website.
The city reserves the right to reject any bid from a contractor who has failed to perform satisfactorily, or complete on time, or in a manner consistent with the RFB documents, contract of similar nature. he city reserves the right to reject any bid from a contractor who has failed to perform satisfactorily, or complete on time, or in a manner consistent with the rfb documents, contract of similar nature
