Active SLED Opportunity · SOUTH CAROLINA · LANCASTER COUNTY
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Lancaster County, SC seeks proposals from licensed general contractors to design and construct two EMS stations (~5,920 sq ft each). The RFP requires comprehensive project management, design, and construction services with mandatory qualifications, certifications, and compliance with state laws. Important dates include a pre-proposal meeting on 2026-04-23 and proposal due date on 2026-05-14.
Lancaster County, South Carolina is seeking sealed Proposals from qualified firms to Design and construct two (2) single-story Emergency Medical Services (EMS) stations approximately 5,920 square feet each. The Proposer must be a Certified General Contractor licensed in South Carolina at the time of submittal.
The successful Offeror will demonstrate their proven experience in design and construction skills for EMS Stations. Contracting firms must meet or exceed all specifications and requirements as set forth in this RFP document. Contractor must furnish all design services, equipment, materials, labor, tools, transportation, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the entire project as described in the specifications.
The County shall engage in individual discussion with two or more offers deemed fully qualified, responsible and suitable based on initial responses and with emphasis on professional competence, to provide the required services. This phase is intended to:
• Clarify elements of the written proposal
• Assess the Offerors communication skills, responsiveness, and ability to collaborate with County stakeholders
• Evaluation of the proposed audit team’s depth of knowledge and approach to risk identification and mitigation
Participation in interviews is mandatory for Offerors selected for Round Two. Failure to attend may result in disqualification from further consideration. The County reserves the right to make an award to the Offeror whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the County. Lancaster County will not be responsible for any costs associated with interviews or presentations.
Section 1 – Qualifications of Firm
Section 2 – Project Approach
Section 3 – Project Management
Section 4 – References
The page limit for this section is 30 pages. Cover sheet and table of contents do not count towards page limit.
Section 5 – Pricing
We have read the Request for Proposal and fully understand its intent. We certify that we have adequate personnel and resources to fulfill the proposal requirements.
We further certify that, since the receipt of this RFP, no contact, discussion, or negotiation have been made nor will be made regarding this proposal for construction services listed herein with any County employee other than the listed contact persons in this RFP. We understand that any such contact could disqualify this proposal.
We further certify that we are properly licensed to conduct business within the scope of this RFP, in the State of South Carolina.
We certify that all documents contained herein shall be considered part of the entire RFP and that the complete document submitted shall be considered a legally binding document.
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By clicking yes, I (Contractor) hereby certifies on behalf of the company that I represent, is in full compliance with the requirements set forth in Title 44, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, Chapter 107, Paragraph 47 and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, title V, Sec. 5153, as amended by Public Law 105-85, Div. A, Title VIII, Sec. 809, as codified at 41 U.S.C. § 702) and Department of Commerce implementing regulations published at 15 CFR Part 29, “Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)” (published in the Federal Register on November 23, 2003, 68 FR 66534).
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The selected Vendor shall hold County harmless for any loss, damage, claims arising from, or related to the performance of the awarded contract. The selected Vendor(s) must exercise all reasonable and customary precautions to prevent any harm or loss to all persons and property related to awarded contract. The selected Vendor(s) agree to indemnify and hold the County and County employees harmless from all claims, demands, causes of action or suits of whatever nature arising out of the goods, services, labor, or materials furnished by contractors or subcontractors alike under the provisions of the solicitation documents.
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Contractor agrees not to refer to award of this contract in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the products or services provided are endorsed or preferred. PLEASE CONFIRM
PLEASE CONFIRM THAT: BY SUBMITTING AN OFFER, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION AND YOU AGREE TO HOLD OFFER OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF NINETY (90) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER OFFER’S OPENING DATE.
Vendors are prohibited from contacting any appointed official, elected official, consultant, or employee of Lancaster County, directly or indirectly, concerning any active or future solicitations. Any communication concerning solicitations are to be through the Procurement Office. Any vendor found in violation of this clause shall be suspended or debarred from participating in this or future Lancaster County solicitations.
Each bidder shall fully acquaint himself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the execution of work under the conditions of this bid. It is expected that this will sometimes require on-site observation. The failure or omission of a bidder to acquaint himself with existing conditions shall in no way relieve him of any obligation with respect to this bid or to the contract. PLEASE CONFIRM
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By submitting an offer, Contractor certifies that it will comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14 of the South Carolina Code of Laws (originally enacted as Section 3 of The South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act , 2008 S.C. Act No. 280) and agrees to provide upon request any documentation required to establish either: (a) the applicability of Title 8, Chapter 14 to Contractor and any subcontractors or sub-subcontractors; or (b) the compliance with Title 8, Chapter 14 by Contractor and any subcontractor or sub-subcontractor. Pursuant to Section 8-14-60, “A person who knowingly makes or files any false, fictitious, or fraudulent document, statement, or report pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a felony, and upon conviction, must be fined within the discretion of the court or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.” Contractor agrees to include in any contracts with its subcontractors language requiring the subcontractors to (a) comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14, and (b) include in any contracts with the sub-subcontractors language requiring the sub- subcontractor to comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14. In the event any contractor, subcontractor and/or sub-subcontractor is found not to be in compliance with the SC Immigration Reform Act [hereinafter "The Act"], the contractor agrees to fully indemnify the County for any loss suffered by the County as a result of such contractor, subcontractor or sub-subcontractor's failure to comply with the Act.
Upon award of contract under this response, the person, partnership, association or corporation to whom the award is made must comply with the laws of South Carolina which require such person or entity to be authorized and/or licensed to do business with this State. Notwithstanding the fact that applicable statutes may exempt or exclude the successful bidder from requirements that it be authorized and/or licensed to do business in this State, by submission of this signed response, the responder understands and agrees to be bound to the jurisdiction and process of the courts of the State of South Carolina, as to all matters and conflicts or future conflicts under the contract and the performance thereof, including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses, or fees levied by the State.
The contractor may become involved in situations where a conflict of interest could occur due to individual or organizational activities within the County. The vendor, by submitting a response, is in essence assuring the County that the company, and/or subcontractors, is in compliance with all federal, state, and local conflict of interest laws, statutes, and regulations.
The contractor expressly warrants and certifies that neither the Contractor nor its employees or associates has directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in conjunction with this response.
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Is on site observation required as per below statement?:
Each bidder shall fully acquaint himself with conditions relating to the scope and restrictions attending the execution of work under the conditions of this bid. It is expected that this will sometimes require on-site observation. The failure or omission of a bidder to acquaint himself with existing conditions shall in no way relieve him of any obligation with respect to this bid or to the contract.
Would you like for Bidders to provide information on additional Value Added Services that they may be able to provide for this project?
Q (Construction Materials Testing & Special Inspections): Will materials testing and special inspections (Ch1 & 17) be the responsibility of the chosen design-build team or will this be contracted by the county under a separate contract?
A: We would like for the Contractor's pricing to include materials testing and special instructions, but the County will need to have a separate contract with the testing company. These services (charges) need to be separate from the Contractor's invoices.
Q (No subject): For the two EMS stations they do not have any specifications on measurements for the buildings. When will we have that information?
A: See page 3 section 1 - Purpose. the stations should be approximately 5,920 square feet. We are looking to the contractor for specifics during the Design phase.
Q (Parking):
A: Are there a specific number of parking spaces (for public/visitors) needed at each site? 10 total spaces minimum to include the ADA required spaces. This would be 9 minimum regular spaces and 1 ADA.
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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