ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS
Project Title: Installation of Wylie Park Recreational Center Basketball Court 2023-12
Owner: City of Chester
Separate sealed bids for the installation of the Wylie Park Recreational Center Basketball Court in the City of Chester will be received in Chester City Hall on January 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. then at said office to be publicly opened and read aloud.
The scope of work for the project includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Remove and dispose of existing concrete pad and playing surface
• Remove existing post
• Removal and disposal of all existing asphalt and unsuitable material, compacted sub grade,
compacted base course for site to be prepared.
• Fine grade and compact entire area, sub grade for new paving.
• Perform all surveying needed to ensure area has proper pitch and critical grade for adequate
surface water runoff on new payment surface.
• Furnish and install asphalt for one (1) 94’ X 50’ court and specify the number inches of
binder, asphalt, and specs used to establish court construction.
• Specify layers of color coatings and clear undercoating.
• Color of finished product to be decided at later date.
• Install basketball post and goal.
• Mark regulation basketball court playing lines.
• Install appropriate fencing on three (3) sides of courts with 3’- 4’ walk through openings.
• Bid must include cost of all materials, equipment, supplies, freight, state sales tax, labor
and supervision as necessary for successful completion of the project
• Courts must be left in “ready” state for basketball games.
• Fencing, grass and surrounding area that is disturbed by the project must be repaired and
returned to previous conditions.
The awarded contractor is responsible for acquiring all necessary DHEC permits, demolition permits, and any required permits; proper bonding and a City Business License is required by the contractor who will be doing the project.
A bid bond is required for all contracts that exceed $100,000.
Please complete the bid schedule with total project cost. Award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder, whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation for bids, taking into consideration quality, performance, and time specified in the bid document for the performance of the work. The City reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to award a contract that is in the best interest of the City.
The Bid Form may be requested by contacting Reggie McBeth, City of Chester Public Works Director at rmcbeth [at] chester.sc.gov ().
Other qualification or bid requirements include:
Bidder must also make positive effort to use small and minority -owned business and to offer employment, training, and contracting opportunities in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.
Any prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation of this contract may protest to the City in accordance with Section 11-35-4210 of the SC Code of l1-35-4210 of the SC Code of Laws 15 days of the date of issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award.
The City of Chester requests that all bidders respond with an actual bid or with a written “No Bid.” This provision guards against receiving an insufficient response to the Advertisement of Bids.
The owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, or to reject any or all bids.
All bids forms must be complete and sealed bids must be submitted by the deadline date of 4 pm, EST on January 5, 2024. No late bids will be accepted.
Mails bids to: Hand deliver bids to:
City of Chester City of Chester
Attn: Reggie McBeth Attn: Reggie McBeth
100 West End Street, Chester, SC 29706 100 West End Street, Chester, SC 29706
The following items must be included as part of the bid:
- Bid Form
- Certificate of Insurance
- Bid Bond
The City of Chester encourages participation by women, minority, disadvantaged and Section 3 businesses. Bid submittals from minority and women owned businesses are encouraged. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Work should begin within 30 days of Notice to Proceed and must be completed within 120 days.
A public bid opening will be held at 4pm, EST on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 4 p.m. in the conference room at Chester City Hall located at 100 West End Street, Chester, SC 29706. For questions or additional information, contact Reggie Macbeth at 803-374-1809; rmcbeth [at] chester.sc.gov.
“EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”
Date: December 15, 2023