Sealed bids are invited for the construction of the Schwartz WWTP gravity thickener project. The project includes a new 30-foot diameter clarifier type sludge thickener and associated piping, valves, and pumps. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on July 9, 2026. A 5% bid bond is required. Small, minority, and women's businesses are encouraged to bid. Contract documents can be obtained online. Contact engineering department at 843 **** with questions.
Bids are due by 2:00 PM on July 9, 2026.
The owner shall retain ten 10 percent of the amount of each payment until final completion and acceptance of all work. The owner may reduce retainage to five 5 percent after 50 percent of the work is completed. Final payment will be made within thirty 30 days of completion and acceptance.
The contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one 1 year from the date of substantial completion.
The owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.
Bidder further agrees to pay, as liquidated damages, a sum of **** per day for each consecutive working day thereafter.
Inspection trips for prospective bidders will be conducted from the office of the owner when requested. Contact spencer evans, wastewater plant manager.
Materials, supplies and equipment shall be in accordance with samples submitted by the contractor and approved by the engineer.
The owner may reject the bid of any bidder whom it finds, after reasonable inquiry and evaluation, to not be responsible. The owner may also reject the bid of any bidder if owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the project to make an award to that bidder.