Replace Wet Well Pump and Control Panel at Ballentine Elementary School

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a turnkey replacement of the wastewater lift station pumping system at Ballentine Elementary School in South Carolina. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of the existing 2 HP Piranha pump, control panel, mounting rack, conduit, and conductors, with the critical requirement to relocate the control panel to a location outside the flood-prone area. All necessary electrical and plumbing connections must be completed, followed by full system testing and startup to ensure reliable operation. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, under solicitation number 2027-001, and the work falls under NAICS code 237990 for other heavy and civil engineering construction. The place of performance is specifically identified as Ballentine Elementary School, and the estimated contract value is $6,500. Proposals must be submitted through the designated contact, Lynda Robinson, Coordinator of Purchasing, via email or physical delivery to the district’s administrative address in Irmo, South Carolina. The procurement is governed by the district’s internal procedures, with a clear directive that no work may commence until a purchase order is issued. No formal FAR clauses, evaluation factors, contract administration details such as payment methods or accounting codes, or statutory representations from offerors were provided in the solicitation materials. While the contract includes performance expectations tied to system functionality and flood resilience, there are no cited industry standards or formal inspection criteria outlined. The contracting officer’s representative or technical representative is not named, and no special requirements, options, or subcontracting notices are specified. The award was subsequently issued to Environmental Holdings, LLC, with an effective date of April 4, 2025, indicating the solicitation was likely closed and awarded prior to the posted timeline, though the original solicitation remains active as a public notice. All work must be performed by the contractor in accordance with the district’s purchasing code and with adherence to the purchase order authorization requirement.