SLED Opportunity · SOUTH CAROLINA · CITY OF COLUMBIA, SC
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City of Columbia, SC invites bids for the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center Pool Renovation including tile replacement, rust removal and repainting of columns, and installation of an approved pool lift. Subcontractors must obtain vendor numbers by award time.
ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN IONWAVE AS OUTLINED IN THE SOLICITATION PLEASE CONTACT THE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY FOR ANY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS RELATED TO IONWAVE --- Q&A --- Q1: Please confirm scope for tile work as a couple answers are unclear. The only tile to be salvaged is the large No Diving Picture Tiles? Gutter tile to be blue and replaced? Depth markers to be replaced and reinstalled as is with mosaic design using new blue color tile and white lettering? Waterline tile to be Blue and replaced? Lane Line Tile to be blue and replaced? A1: Salvage large No Diving Tiles: Yes Gutter tile to be blue and Replaced? Yes, Contractor will show a sample of blue tile before replacing. Depth markers, reinstalled with mosaic design with new blue color? Yes, Contractor will show a sample of blue tile before replacing. Lane Line: Yes, Contractor will show a sample of tile before replacing. Submitted: 1/9/2026 08:59:38 AM (ET) Q2: The Spectrum Aquatics Freedom 350 pool lift is not listed on their website nor is it available through other suppliers and appears to be discontinued. Please confirm if this is the only acceptable model or provide specifications and manufacturer/product data for an acceptable substitute. A2: The Gallatin hydraulic water powered assisted access chair lift. https://spectrumproducts.com/products/gallatin-hydraulic-water-powered-assisted-access-lift-wp400 Submitted: 1/8/2026 11:12:39 AM (ET) Q3: It was stated at the site visit that the existing “No Diving” tiles are to be salvaged and reinstalled as they are a custom fabrication. Please confirm that these are to be reinstalled and that new tiles are not required. A3: The "No Diving" tiles are to be salvaged and reinstalled. No new tiles will be needed. Submitted: 1/8/2026 08:10:18 AM (ET) Q4: During the site visit it was stated that the existing columns/steel components were to have the rust removed and repainted. This activity is not listed in the IFB. Please confirm that this is to be included in the base bid price and clarify the scope of work required and the extent of painting that each column/component is to receive. A4: Remove all rust with epoxy primer and re-paint the columns. Most of the rust is at the base of column. Submitted: 1/8/2026 08:08:10 AM (ET) Q5: “6. DBE and Subcontractor Participation” states that all subcontractors shall have... an active City of Columbia Vendor number no later than the time of award”. The “Appendix - Business Information Record for Subconsultants/Subcontractors” that is to be submitted with the bid reads that a vendor number is required. Can you please clarify if a vendor number will be required at the time of bid for subcontractors? A5: The City accepts a subcontractor obtaining their vendor number no later than time of award. Submitted: 1/8/2026 07:13:25 AM (ET)
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