ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PARKING LOT CRACK SEALING, SEALCOATING, AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Cherokee County, South Carolina, is seeking qualified contractors to perform crack sealing, asphalt sealcoating, and pavement marking restoration at the Administration Building parking lot located at 110 Railroad Avenue in Gaffney. The solicitation, numbered 2026-02, was posted on July 22, 2026, with proposals due by August 12, 2026, and is open to all responders without a specific set-aside. The work requires full labor, materials, equipment, supervision, mobilization, traffic control, and all incidentals necessary to complete the scope, with performance centered exclusively at the specified location. Contractors must submit a complete proposal in hard copy, sealed in an envelope clearly labeled with the RFP number and title, and delivered in person or by mail to the County’s administrative office; electronic, email, or fax submissions are prohibited. Required documentation includes a current W9 form, a Certificate of Liability Insurance demonstrating minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 for general liability, $1,000,000 for auto liability, and $100,000 for employers liability, along with company information and professional references. Offerors may optionally claim a local vendor preference by submitting a notarized affidavit verifying physical presence or employment within Cherokee County. Proposals will be evaluated based on completeness, pricing, quality, adherence to specifications, the contractor’s ability to provide a skilled team, and experience with similar pavement projects, with award based on best value rather than lowest price alone. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed price, with a one-year performance period and the potential for up to five percent annual increases in subsequent years if options are exercised. All submissions become county property upon receipt, and contractors are prohibited from using the award in advertising without written approval. The county retains the right to terminate the contract with or without cause and to make equitable adjustments for changes in specifications. Compliance with South Carolina state laws and SCDOT standards for asphalt work is mandatory, and all personnel must pass background checks and adhere to a drug-free workplace policy. Payments must be directed to the Cherokee County Accounts Payable office at the Administration Building, and no electronic invoicing system is in place—paper invoices only. No formal COR, COTR, or PCO is named, but Abi Reid serves as the primary procurement contact and James Pruitt as the technical liaison for site coordination.