SLED Opportunity · SOUTH CAROLINA · TOWN OF BLUFFTON
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Town of Bluffton seeks bids for construction of a new pavilion at Oscar Frazier Park, SC. Project includes site prep, structural steel, landscaping, and irrigation. Bids due April 16, 2026, with construction starting May/June 2026.
The Town of Bluffton is soliciting competitive sealed bids from experienced and qualified Offerors for construction of a new pavilion at Oscar Frazier Park. The pavilion is proposed to be located west of the existing playground at 9 Recreation Court, Bluffton South Carolina. It is the Town’s desire to commence construction in May or June 2026. **Project Type**: IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2885911.C20376351 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/01/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Reference Number**: 0000417380 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Job-Walk Visit | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 03/25/2026 10:00 AM EDT | Location: 9 Recreation Court, next to the playground | Event Note: **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: 3/27/26 Questions 1) Sheet CS references supplying Landscaping & Irrigation, however, there are no plans. Please provide plan direction clarifying this detail. We have found 2 irrigation heads within boundaries of construction. An asbuilt of the existing irrigation would be helpful to provide as well. 2) Is there a Preferred Layout area for materials? If not, will the owner accept the contractor to utilize the 5 parking spaces directly adjacent to the site that are in the parking lot? 3) There is a small patch of palm bushes within 5 feet of the pine tree that is to be removed. Is this palm to be removed? 4) Will you please update the bid sheet to include the following categories: + General Conditions, + Fee, + Building Permit Fee 5) Bid Form Item #3: Bench Removal/Relocation 5.1) Is the pad for the new bench location to be the same size as the existing pad it is setting on? 5.2) Please advise the location where the bench is to be relocated? The location will drastically affect cost, especially if this is relocated farther away from the pavilion as the concrete crews will have to set-up more than one time. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/27/2026 08:08 AM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Structural vs Civil 1) Sheet S100/Subgrade Prep - States "...strip all vegetation/topsoil from distance of at least 10' beyond extent of building foundation". This 10' area includes at least 5 additional trees that are shown on Sheet L100. Please have engineer confirm that the trees inside of this 10' buffer area from the foundation are okay to leave in place. 2) Sheet S100/Foundations - States a Geotech Report was prepared on 8/9/2023. Will you please provide a copy of this report? 3) Sheet S100 - Does not provide list of special inspections by Structural Engineer. 3.1) Please provide a list of special inspections to be required by 3rd party inspection company? 3.2) Please confirm that special inspections are to be covered by Town of Bluffton or included in our Bid Amount? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/30/2026 12:07 PM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Div. 5--Structural Steel Connection at Column Regarding the steel bracket connection at the upper column, there are a few notes on S200 and S300 referring to detail 6 on S300, but that detail appears to be missing. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/31/2026 03:10 PM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Structural - Substitute & Sheathing 1) S300/3: Detail does not show sheathing on the 2x6 T&G Roof Decking. However, S100, Dimensional Lumber Framing, Note 27.B - shows sheathing at walls/roof/floor. Please confirm if sheathing is to be used or not to be used on top of the T&G Roof Decking? 2) S200/2: Will the Engineer accept SYP, #1, S4S, MCA Treated for all Columns, Knee Braces, Carrier Beams, Hips & Rafters for both the lower and upper portion of the structure? This includes SYP, #1, S4S, MCA Treated in lieu of LVL's drawn for the carrier beams? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 03/31/2026 04:05 PM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: Treatments & Fasteners 1) Does the T&G decking need to be treated? 2) Please confirm the thickness of Plywood to install at the Roof? 3) Will you accept a solid sawn 6x12, #1, SYP, MCA Treated for the carrier timbers in lieu of LVL’s? 4) Are fasteners HDG of Stainless Steel? Are the exposed fasteners to be coated or can they be painted? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 07:02 AM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Pavilion Questions 1-Is there a preferred builder/supplier for the pavilion to ensure it matches the existing structures? 2-The plans reference a drain in the concrete slab, but no details are provided. Can you clarify the specifications and location? 3-The plans mention irrigation and plantings, but no details are included. Could you provide additional information on these items? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/01/2026 11:16 AM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: construction start date What is the proposed construction start date? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/08/2026 03:48 PM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: project duration What is the proposed duration of the project? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/08/2026 03:48 PM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: building permit Should the cost of the building permit be included in the contract price? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/08/2026 03:49 PM EDT 04/08/2026 03:51 PM EDT
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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