Crockett Atlas Road and Versch Lock Pump Station

The City of Columbia is soliciting bids for the construction of the Crockett Atlas Road and Versch Lock Pump Station under solicitation number BID029-25-26-WRO-CDBE-SS7462 Addendum 3, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. All submissions must be made electronically through the IONWAVE portal, and any inquiries regarding the solicitation must also be submitted via that system. The work involves full construction and installation of electrical systems at the pump station, including service, distribution, and control equipment, with compliance required to ASTM, NFPA, and NEC standards. The contract emphasizes fixed-price, lump-sum pricing and is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The place of performance is in Columbia, South Carolina, with all materials subject to strict packaging, preservation, and labeling requirements, including manufacturer markings, ANSI A13.1 labels on piping, and controlled storage conditions to prevent damage or degradation. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, test certifications, product data, wiring diagrams, and spare parts lists, all formatted on 8.5” x 11” paper or in PDF/USB format, with digital photos and videos meeting specific resolution standards. The solicitation mandates participation from Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (CDBE), with a required 8% CDBE goal and a 15% overall DBE participation target. Bidders must submit a CDBE Goal Affidavit and Business Information Records for all subcontractors or subconsultants, and all entities must maintain an active Unique Entity ID registered in SAM.gov. Submittals for quality control, inspections, and testing must be performed by state-certified labs and align with ASTM and AWWA standards, with final acceptance occurring at the project site. Contractors are responsible for restoring all disturbed property to its original or better condition, complying with SCDOT traffic control rules, and bearing full risk for delays without additional compensation. Payments are to be submitted to the City of Columbia Accounting Division via certified invoices tied to the Schedule of Values, with no electronic invoicing systems like WAWF accepted. While no formal FAR clauses are incorporated, the contract includes special provisions addressing dispute resolution through the Assistant City Engineer for Construction, prohibition of additional costs for delays, and strict liability for damage caused during construction. All documentation must