RFP Chester Fire Department (Station 1) Administration Building Floor Cover Replacement 2024-003

ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS RFP 2024-003 Project Title: Chester Fire Department (Station 1) Administration Building Floor Cover Replacement Owner: City of Chester Separate sealed bids for Chester Fire Department floor cover replacement at 156 Columbia St. in the City of Chester will be received in Chester City Hall on May 8, 2024 at 4 p.m. then at said office to be publicly opened and read aloud. Scope of the work: Materials and Labor to remove existing floor covering and replace with new. Work to include: Remove approximately 1,850 square feet of existing vinyl floor tile and carpeting. Removal will need to be coordinated with Chester Fire Chief on a room-to-room basis, to have furniture relocated for work to be completed while other areas are in use. Replace existing flooring with Aladdin Commercial 20 mil LVT glue planks as follows: Lobby and Hall area Approximately 440 sf type 872 Lobby Rest Room Approximately 56 sf type 872 Office 101 Approximately 224 sf type 1714 Conference Room

Approximately 425 sf type 872 Office 102 Approximately 208 sf type 4913 Hall Closet Approximately 32 sf type 872 Office Rest Room Approximately 88 sf type 4913 Supply Room Approximately 90 sf type 9411 Break Room Approximately 45 sf type 9411 Office 104 Approximately 272 sf type 4913 Remove and install approximately 545 feet of new 4” Cove Base ____ color_______ Removal and installation will need to be coordinated with Chester Fire Chief on a room-to-room basis, to have furniture relocated for work to be completed while other areas are in use. All bidders shall attend pre-bid meeting 10:00 AM, March 15, 2024 at proposed work location, 156 Columbia St., Chester, SC 29706. The awarded contractor is responsible for acquiring all necessary permits. Proper bonding and license are required by the contractor. A bid bond is required for all contracts that exceed $100,000. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids in whole or in part and to award a contract that is in the best interest of the City. The Bid Form may be requested by contacting James Jackson, Chester Fire Department, . Other qualification or bid requirements include: Bidder must also make positive effort to use small and minority -owned business and to offer employment, training, and contracting opportunities in accordance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Any prospective bidder, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation of this contract may protest to the City in accordance with Section 11-35-4210 of the SC Code of l1-35-4210 of the SC Code of Laws 15 days of the date of issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award. The City of Chester requests that all bidders respond with an actual bid or with a written “No Bid.” This provision guards against receiving an insufficient response to the Advertisement of Bids. The owner reserves the right to waive any irregularities, or to reject any or all bids. All bid forms must be complete and sealed bids must be submitted by the deadline date of 3 pm, EST on April 8, 2024. No late bids will be accepted. Mails bids to: Hand deliver bids to: City of Chester City of Chester Attn: James Jackson Attn: James Jackson 100 West End Street, Chester, SC 29706 100 West End Street, Chester, SC 29706 The following items must be included as part of the bid: Bid Form Certificate of Insurance Bid Bond (if required) The City of Chester encourages participation by women, minority, disadvantaged and Section 3 businesses. Bid submittals from minority and women owned businesses are encouraged. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Work should begin within 30 days of Notice to Proceed and must be completed within 120 days. A public bid opening will be held at 4pm, EST on May 8, 2024 at 3 p.m. in the conference room at Chester City Hall located at 100 West End Street, Chester, SC 29706. For questions or additional information, contact Chief James Jackson, 803-385-2123, jjackson@chesterfiredept.com. “EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY” Date: April 8, 2024