University of South Carolina Supplier systems #260199-01

USC Solicits Bids for Manhole A5-1D Structural & Mechanical Repairs with Specified OEM Equipment

The University of South Carolina is seeking bids for comprehensive structural and mechanical repairs to Manhole A5-1D at its Columbia campus. - Government Buyer: - University of South Carolina - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - Armstrong Fluid Handling - Crane Company - ITT Corporation - Spirax Sarco - ThermaFlo Inc. - KITZ Corporation - Apollo Flow Controls - Alpha Wire - Belden Inc. - Cerro Wire LLC - Products and Services Requested: - Steam condensate pumps (duplex, floor-mounted, electric-driven, with receiver and controls) - General duty valves for HVAC piping (angle, globe, ball, butterfly, check, gate) - Pipe hangers and supports for HVAC piping and equipment - Low-voltage electrical power conductors and cables (copper, 600V and less) - Grounding and bonding systems for electrical systems - Raceways and boxes for electrical systems (metal conduits, enclosures) - Vibration and seismic controls for electrical systems - Identification systems for piping and equipment (tags, markers) - HVAC insulation (cellular glass, mineral fiber) - Hydronic piping (steel pipe and fittings for chilled water) - Steam and condensate heating piping (low/high pressure, steel) - Piping specialties (strainers, stop-check valves, steam traps, etc.) - Sleeves and sleeve seals for HVAC piping - Metal fabrications (ladders, miscellaneous steel) - Earth moving and site work (excavation, grading, erosion control) - Selective site demolition - Direct buried underground steam and condensate piping (factory prefabricated, insulated) - Concrete paving (driveways, walks, curbs) - Landscaping (lawns, plantings, initial maintenance) - Notable Requirements: - Estimated construction cost: $430,000 - $480,000 - Performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract price - Substantial completion required within 215 calendar days - Liquidated damages of $300 per day for late completion - Compliance with OSHA and all governing regulations - Restoration of waterproofing at wall penetrations, site security, and debris handling - Detailed specifications for materials, installation, and quality assurance - No electronic bid submissions allowed; hand or mail delivery only

Description

This solicitation is for structural and mechanical repairs to manhole A5-1D, including replacing condensate piping and the mechanical room condensate pump. The project is located at 1000 Blossom Street, Columbia, SC. The procurement is a design-bid-build construction service with a construction cost range of $430,000 to $480,000. Bidders must submit bids by hand delivery or mail service only, and bid security of at least 5% of the base bid is required.

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