Florence County (County) is seeking a qualified firm to provide design/build services for additions to the Sardis-Timmonsville Fire Station No. 2 located at 431 E. Smith Street, Timmonsville, SC 29161 All questions pertaining to this RFP must be submitted in writing via Vendor Registry no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, October 26, 2023. Only written questions will be considered formal. Answers to all questions submitted will be posted on the Vendor Registry website. It is the responsibility of the proposer to be look for the addendum to be posted and acknowledge the addendum in the proposal. Offerors mailing proposals should allow sufficient mailing time to ensure timely receipt. The County is not responsible for proposals delayed by mail and/or delivery services of any nature. Proposals received after the set time for closing will be returned unopened. Proposals must be made in the official name of the firm or the individual under which business is conducted (showing the official business address). Proposals must be signed in ink by a person duly authorized to legally bind the person, partnership, company or corporation submitting the proposals. Proposals must be valid for a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) days. Upon receipt by the County, the proposal shall become the property of the County, without compensation to the offeror, for disposition or usage by the County at its discretion. The County shall have the sole discretion in evaluating both the proposals and the qualifications of the offerors. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and is not bound to accept any proposals if the proposals acceptance is contrary to the best interest of the County. The particulars of any proposals will remain confidential until a contract is signed with the successful offeror(s). Florence County reserves the right to engage in discussions with any or all responsible responders who submit proposals for the purpose of clarification to assure full understanding of and responsiveness to this request. Minority Business Owners (minority or woman owned businesses) will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex or national origin in consideration for an award. It is the policy of the County that minority business and women owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) have an opportunity to participate at all levels of contracting in the performance of County contracts to the extent practical and consistent with the efficient performance of the contract. This request for proposals does not commit Florence County to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the preparation of proposals. Florence County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to negotiate with any or all qualified offerors, or to cancel in part or in its entirety this solicitation, if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. General Information The existing building is approximately 5,177 square feet (40'x100') with 6 bays. The addition is approximately 3,800 square feet. Scope of Work Addition to existing bays by 116'x33' Cement: 4" slab design by engineer Metal roof to match existing Insulation as required by building code HVAC, plumbing, electrical, all LED lighting Offices/administrative, sleeping areas, showers, restrooms, commercial kitchen All required plans and permits Brick veneer across the front of the building Storefront in training area-The storefront shall be a glass entrance way with the removal of the roll up door to make easier access to the training room. Scope of Services Services include all aspects related to designing and constructing the addition to the existing fire station including, but not limited to electrical, insulation, HVAC and plumbing. The successful firm shall perform or provide any and all professional related services including architectural, interior design, planning, structural, mechanical, civil, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and any consultations, presentations or related services incidental thereto necessary to obtain all construction related permits. Respondent represents that all tasks will be performed in accordance with generally acceptable, professional standards and further represents that the advice and consolation provided shall be within its authority and capacity as a professional. Respondents will comply with the regulations, laws, ordinances and requirements of all governmental applicable to assigned projects. The successful firm will provide a rendering of the proposed addition to the County for approval. The successful firm will prepare a design/build schedule to meet the needs and expectations of the County. Provide complete plans and specifications sealed by registered architect or engineer. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS: The contractor will be required to provide a payment and performance bond in the amount of 100% of the total contract amount. The bonds shall be provided upon verbal of award and prior to execution of the final contract. INSURANCE AND BONDS: The successful responder shall procure, maintain, and provide proof of, insurance coverage for injuries to persons and/or property damage as may arise from or in conjunction with, the work performed on behalf of the County by the responder, his agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. Proof of coverage as contained herein shall be submitted within ten (10) days after the County has provided a verbal notice of award and such coverage shall be maintained by the Responder for the duration of the contract period. For all Contractors not meeting the criteria of "Option A" above, a deposit in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price must be submitted by the Contractor with the proposed contract to the County. This deposit shall take the form of a certified check or a cashier's check deposited with the County.