Russell Bell Bridge Waterline Replacement (CIP-2257)

This project is for the replacement of a section of 14” water main and installation of two 14” inline valves.

The Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (“BJWSA”) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified firms (“Bidders or “Contractors”) to perform the scope of work or services in accordance with the terms and conditions as set forth herein.

A detailed Scope of Work/Services is provided in Exhibit G. Please refer to the Plans (Exhibit J) and Technical Specifications (Exhibit L), both provided as separate documents.

The Work is generally described as follows: This project is for the replacement of a section of 14” water main and installation of two 14” inline valves. The portion of 14” water main being replaced is at the transition point where the water main attached to the Bell Bridge headed northeast down Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, SC 29905. The pipe being replaced is heavily corroded and in danger of failing. There will be 2 phases of this project. Both phases will require the setup of traffic control and/or construction matting to access the pipe being replaced. Phase 1 will be the cut in installation of (2)14” butterfly valves, and replacement of existing fittings as determined necessary at a 20” x 14” transition in the main, to allow for the isolation of the mainline needing replacement. Phase 2 will be the replacement of approximately 40 linear feet of heavily corroded 14” water main and existing fittings at the transition point onto the Bridge. All work will be performed via open trench method in marsh wetlands. All fittings and pipe are to be fully restrained and wrapped in polyethylene corrosion protection. Contractor is to field verify Owner assets and locate any conflicting utility that may hinder the scope of work.

All work is to be completed by **June 30, 2027** and invoiced no later than July 30, 2027. All invoices must be emailed to invoices@bjwsa.org.

Submission

BIDS FOR THIS PROJECT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY ON THE BONFIRE PROCUREMENT PLATFORM PRIOR TO THE BID DUE DATE/TIME. Each Bid must be submitted electronically via the BJWSA Procurement Portal and include all required documents and information. Pricing shall be submitted as a separate electronic file using the *Bid Form*, Exhibit H. All Bid fees and pricing shall be valid and honored for a period of at least ninety (90) days from the Bid Submittal Deadline.

Evaluation

Bids will be reviewed to determine which Bidders are responsive and responsible. If a contract and/or purchase is awarded, it will be awarded to the responsive and responsible Bidder whose bid has the lowest total cost.

Bonds

If Contractor bid is **$100,000** or more, Contractor shall submit a Bid Bond for **5%** of the bid amount provided on the Bid Form (Exhibit H). The awarded Contractor shall furnish a 100 percent performance bond and a 100 percent payment bond.

Insurance

The Contractor shall, at his sole expense, maintain in effect at all times, during the performance of work, insurance coverage with limits not less than those set forth in EJCDC document C-800, Supplementary Conditions. The Commercial General Liability and Excess Liability (Umbrella) insurance policies shall be endorsed to include BJWSA as an additional insured.

Other requirements

• Contractors shall submit with their Bid their Experience Modifier Rate as well as their Health and Safety Plan.
• BJWSA requests Bidders to provide a list of at least 3 client references for which they have provided similar services.
• Each Contractor shall submit a completed and signed *Contractor Illegal Immigration Compliance Affidavit*, attached as Exhibit B.
• Each Contractor shall submit a completed and signed *Vendor Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Attestation*, attached as Exhibit I.
• Bidders must complete BJWSA’s Good Faith Effort packet for Small, Minority and Women-Owned Business (SMWBE) Participation.