ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS: RFP 2024-002
Project Title: Chester Fire Department Front Drive Ramp Repair
Owner: Chester Fire District
Separate sealed bids for Chester Fire Department located at 988 McCandless Rd in the County of Chester will be received in Chester City Hall on April 8,2024, at 4 p.m. then at said office to be publicly opened and read aloud.
Scope of work: Materials and Labor for removal of existing asphalt, install new concrete, asphalt and repair of concrete front drive ramp.
Work to include:
- Saw cut and remove asphalt between concrete of front ramp and edge of SCDOT Highway (McCandless Rd.). Replace approximately 20’ x 53’ area of asphalt between front concrete ramp and SCDOT entrance from McCandless Rd. Fix subgrade conditions. Tie in minimum #5 rebar 12” OC to remaining existing concrete. Fill and compact minimum 4” stone base. Pour and properly finish area with minimum 6” 4500 psi concrete with structural fiber.
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- Replace the remaining distance of approximately 15’ area with new asphalt from new concrete to edge of SCDOT McCandless Rd. Fix subgrade conditions. Fill and compact minimum 4” stone base. Insall minimum 3” hot mix asphalt providing appropriate slope for water runoff.
- Saw cut and remove approximately 22’ x 22’ area of cracked and broken concrete sections on front ramp. Tie in minimum #5 rebar 12” OC to remaining existing concrete. Fill and compact minimum 4” stone base. Pour and properly finish area with minimum 6” 4500 psi concrete with structural fiber.
All bidders shall attend pre-bid meeting 2:00 PM, March 15, 2024 at proposed work location, 988 McCandless Rd., Chester, SC 29706.
The awarded contractor is responsible for acquiring all necessary (SCDOT) permits. Proper bonding and License are required by the contractor.
A bid bond is required for all contracts that exceed $100,000.
The City reserves the right 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 James Jackson, Chester Fire Department, jjackson [at] chesterfiredept.com.
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 bid forms must be complete and sealed bids must be submitted by the deadline date of 4 pm, EST on April 8, 2024. No late bids will be accepted.
Mails bids to: Hand deliver bids to:
City of Chester City of Chester
Attn: James Jackson Attn: James Jackson
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 Monday, April 8, 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 Chief James Jackson, 803-385-2123, jjackson@chesterfiredept.com.
“EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”
Date: March 7, 2024