# Charleston Civicplus #Magnolia Bridge Maintenance

Charleston Magnolia Bridge Cleaning and Renovation Project Solicitation

**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** Magnolia Bridge Maintenance
**NAICS:** 237310, 238190, 237990

This opportunity is for the cleaning and renovation of the Magnolia Bridge in Charleston, managed by the City of Charleston Department of Parks, Capital Projects Division.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Charleston Department of Parks, Capital Projects Division
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Kynar (Arkema Inc.) specified for fluoropolymer coatings
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Cleaning and debris removal from all storm drains
  - Replacement of missing storm drain grates
  - Cleaning, sanding, and sealing of wooden top handrail
  - Graffiti removal from bridge deck and sidewalk
  - Pressure washing and repainting of metal guardrails and concrete barriers
  - Application of Kynar 500 fluoropolymer coatings (AAMA 2605, 70% PVDF resin) to metal guardrails and barriers
  - Application of masonry primer and anti-graffiti topcoat to jersey barriers
  - Re-striping the bridge with thermoplastic, traffic-rated paint
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Mandatory pre-bid conference for all bidders
  - Performance and payment bonds required
  - Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and local vendor recognition mandated
  - Use of Kynar 500 fluoropolymer coatings for metal surfaces
  - Thermoplastic traffic-rated paint for striping
  - Estimated construction cost: $350,000-$450,000
  - Project completion within 180 days after Notice to Proceed; bridge reopening targeted for April 2027

### Description

The City of Charleston is soliciting bids for the cleaning and renovation of the Magnolia Bridge located at 1419 Petty Street. The project includes debris removal from storm drains, cleaning and painting of storm drains and metal guardrails, replacement of missing storm drain grates, sanding and sealing of wooden handrails, graffiti removal from the bridge deck and sidewalk, and re-striping the bridge with traffic-rated paint. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on-site on October 8, 2026, to assess conditions and verify work quantities. Sealed bids are due by October 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM and will be publicly opened at 823 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC.

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