Palmerston North Detention Pond Retrofit – Civil Engineering Services

Richland County, South Carolina, through its Public Works Stormwater Department, is soliciting professional civil engineering services for the Palmerston North Detention Pond Retrofit project under solicitation number RC-817-Q-27. The scope of work involves designing and preparing stormwater engineering plans and specifications to retrofit an existing stormwater management pond and outfall channel located between Bronlow Drive, Bronlow Way, and Hope Creek Road. Key deliverables include comprehensive topographical surveying and mapping at one-foot contour intervals, the development of engineering plans to increase water quality and quantity efficiency, and final as-built surveying conducted in accordance with county digital data submission requirements. All work must adhere to the Standards of Practice Manual for Surveying in South Carolina and current county design standards. Proposals were released on September 4, 2026, with a submission deadline of October 6, 2026. The county will award the contract based on the best overall value, evaluating firms on past performance, project availability, timeline, and Small Local Business Enterprise participation. Selected consultants must maintain significant insurance coverages, including two million dollars in commercial general liability and one million dollars in professional liability, with the latter maintained for five years post-completion. The contract requires a one-year guarantee on all workmanship and materials, and the county reserves the right to withhold payment pending inspection. Required submission documents include a certificate of insurance, subcontractor participation forms, and certifications regarding non-collusion and conflict of interest.