Bid Name Clyburn Demolition Project

June 10, 2026
To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Sumter is soliciting SEALED bids for the Rehabilitation Projects listed below. Please list the cost
of each item separately. All bids MUST be received by the Purchasing Department on or before 2:30 PM ET
on Thursday July 2, 2026 in the City of Sumter Opera House. SEALED Bids may be Mailed or Hand
Delivered (BIDS WILL BE REJECTED IF RETURNED VIA FAX OR EMAIL).
*PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR QUANTITIES, DESCRIPTION, DETAILS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
*ALL BIDS MUST SPECIFY PER UNIT COST WHEN SHOWN IN SPECIFICATIONS, IF
APPLICABLE. DO NOT PROVIDE LUMP SUM ONLY IF YOU CAN PROVIDE UNIT COST.
*ALL DEVIATIONS FROM REQUESTED SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY NOTED ON BID
RESPONSE.
We encourage serious minded contractors to participate. Completing work on time and working to standard
are important qualities. Contractors must have a Current Sumter County or City Business License,
Workman's Compensation and Current Certificate of Insurance with the City of Sumter listed as Additional
Insured. The City must receive and approve the above documents prior to start of any work. The City of
Sumter's Insurance Requirements are defined further in the bid packets.
Contractors must obtain a Building Permit from the Building Office prior to starting work. All sub-
contractors must adhere to the same standards. Work should be completed in 60 days or less.
The bid ITB number and name must appear on the envelope. Please direct questions concerning
specifications/items, and to schedule an inspection of the site(s) to John Macloskie at (803) 468-0109 or
email jmacloskie@sumtersc.gov. If you have questions concerning the bid process, call David Ferrell at
(803) 436-2572 or email. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any technicalities
in the best interest of the City.
Sincerely,
David Ferrell
Asset & Operations Manager
E-mail: dferrell@sumtersc.gov
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 1 of 29

CITY OF SUMTER BID FORM
City of Sumter, South Carolina, a Body Politic and Corporate and Political Subdivision of the State of SC
FORMAL INVITATION-TO-BID ITB #4-26/27
NAME OF BID: Clyburn Demolition Project
BID MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Thursday July 2, 2026 at 2:30 pm ET at below address
OVERNIGHT OR HAND CARRY TO: MAIL TO:
City of Sumter Public Works City of Sumter
Attention: Purchasing Dept. Attention: Purchasing Dept.
303 E. Liberty Street P.O. Box 1449
Sumter, SC 29150 Sumter, SC 29151
ITB # 4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Project - July 2026
BUILDING #1
125 Armstrong Blvd. (248-08-02-018) DEMOLITION BID 1: $_________________________
BUILDING #2
230 Gamble St. (251-07-05-013) DEMOLITION BID 2: $_________________________
BUILDING #3
168 Shannon St. (250-09-08-017) DEMOLITION BID 3: $_________________________
BUILDING #4
33 S. Blanding St. (228-14-05-028) DEMOLITION BID 4: $_________________________
BUILDING #5
12 Kelly Ave. (227-13-04-002) DEMOLITION BID 5: $_________________________
BUILDING #6
1551 Illery Rd. (298-00-03-015) DEMOLITION BID 6: $_________________________
BUILDING #7
106 G St. (227-11-04-047) DEMOLITION BID 7: $_________________________
BUILDING #8
110 G St. (227-11-04-047) DEMOLITION BID 8: $_________________________
BUILDING #9
434 Council St. (227-06-03-035) DEMOLITION BID 9: $_________________________
BUILDING #10
724 Olive St. (227-13-05-054) DEMOLITION BID 10: $________________________
GRAND TOTAL BID: $_________________________
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 2 of 29

*PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR QUANTITIES, DESCRIPTION, DETAILS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
*ALL DEVIATIONS FROM REQUESTED SPECIFICATIONS MUST BE NOTED ON YOUR
BID RETURN.
VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________
CITY-STATE-ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO: ____________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL ID (TAX ID) NO:____________________________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (WRITTEN): ______________________________________________
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (PRINT):______________________________DATE:______________
BIDDER CERTIFICATION:
I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any
corporation, firm, or person submitting a bid for the same materials, supplies, or equipment, and is in all
respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this bid and verify that I am
authorized to sign this bid for the offerer. I further state that the company affiliated with this bid currently
complies with all applicable federal and state laws and directives relative to non-discriminatory practices in
employment.
The Bidder, in compliance with your Invitation-To-Bid, and having examined the Project
Documents, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the proposed project, including the
availability of materials, labor, and work site environmental conditions, hereby proposes to furnish all
permits, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment and to perform the duties in accordance with the contract
documents of which this Bid Form is a part. The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that he has read,
understands, and accepts these terms which are part of the bid documents. The undersigned, as Bidder,
hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the Bid as principal(s) is, or are, named herein
and that no other person has any interest in the Bid or in the contract to be entered into; that this Bid is made
without connection with any other person, company or parties making a bid; and that is in all respects fair
and in good faith without collusion or fraud. The Bidder further proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted,
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 3 of 29

to contract with City of Sumter, to furnish all permits, materials, equipment, tools, apparatus, means of
transportation, and labor necessary hereto, and to complete the proposed project in full and complete
accordance with the Project Documents, to the full and entire satisfaction of the Owner, at the prices listed in
the Bid Schedule. The amounts listed on the Bid of this Bid Form include all permits, labor, materials, tools,
equipment, transportation, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, taxes, permits, and other costs both indirect
and direct, etc., to complete the Project. The amounts listed on the Bid of this Bid Form also include all costs
associated with the compliance of all applicable State laws, local ordinances, and the rules and regulations of
all authorities and professional association standards having jurisdiction over the project or the materials
used throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein written
out in full. In case of error in extension, the Unit Price shall govern rather than the Total Amount. Where
Lump Sum Amounts are bid, the amount for each bid item shall govern rather than the total of any several
items.
Bids submitted are final and complete offers by the vendor. No additions, corrections, modifications,
changes or interpretations will be allowed. In the event questions arise on what is meant by an offer, the
Purchasing Manager will make a determination as to the city's interpretation of the vendor's offer. If, after
informing the vendor of the city's opinion, disagreement as to scope of the offer is present, the offer will be
declared VOID. City of Sumter reserves the right to award proposals received on the basis of individual
items, groups of items, or the entire list of items; to reject any and all proposals; and to waive any
technicalities. In every case, the City reserves the right to make awards deemed to be in the best interest of
the City and to negotiate further the offer determined by the City to be in the best interest of the City. The
Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices
quoted in the bid received from the successful responder. City of Sumter also reserves the right to make
purchases outside of the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best interest of the City.
S.C. LAW CLAUSE: Upon award of a contract or Purchase Order under this bid, 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 in this state.
Notwithstanding the fact that applicable statutes may exempt or exclude the successful responder from
requirements that it be authorized and/or licensed to do business in this state, by submission of this signed
proposal, the responder agrees to subject itself to the jurisdiction and process of the courts of the State of
South Carolina, to all matters and disputes arising or to arise under the contract and performance thereof,
including any questions as to the liability for taxes, licenses, or fees levied by the State.
VENDOR AGREEMENTS - FORMAL INVITATIONS-TO-BID
Submittal of Sealed (Formal) Bids On the date set and at the time designated for the opening of the
sealed bid, each prospective bidder is required to submit the bid deposit in the amount and form specified
herein. Outside of envelope containing the sealed bid must be clearly marked: Invitation-to Bid # 4-
26/27 Clyburn Demolition Project - July 2026. Each prospective bidder is required to complete and
execute the bid form attached in this Invitation to Bid, and all information and certifications called for
thereon must be furnished. Bids submitted in any other manner or which fail to furnish all information or
certifications required may be summarily rejected. Bids shall be filled out legibly with all erasures,
strikeovers, and corrections initialed by the person signing the bid and the bid must be manually signed.
Negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right for withdrawal or modification
of the bid.
City of Sumter reserves the right to obtain clarification or additional information necessary to properly
evaluate a bid. Failure of vendor to respond to a request for additional information or clarification could
result in rejection of that vendor's bid. City of Sumter reserves the right to accept or reject any and all
bids, in whole or in part, separately or together, with or without cause; to waive technicalities in
submissions, to secure a project that is deemed to be in the best interest of the City. City of Sumter also
reserves the right to make purchases outside of the awarded contracts where it is deemed in the best
interest of the City.
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 4 of 29

Each responder, by submitting a bid to the City of Sumter a result of this Invitation-to-Bid, agrees to and
acknowledges its acceptance of and agreement with the procedures outlined herein and all terms,
conditions and requirements of the applicable City of Sumter Bid documents. If a vendor cannot agree to
these terms, or violates these procedures, the response will be judged non-responsive and not considered.
If the procedures are violated during the evaluation process or prior to the issuance of a contract by the
City of Sumter, the offer of the firm in question will be void and City of Sumter will procure the
goods/services in question from other eligible vendors.
At the time of the opening of bids, each responder will be presumed to have read and to be thoroughly
familiar with the Documents (including all addenda). The failure or omission of any responder to examine
any form, instruction or document shall in no way relieve any responder from any obligation in respect to
this Invitation-to-Bid.
Responses submitted are final and complete offers by the vendor. No additions, corrections,
modifications, changes or interpretations will be allowed. In the event questions arise on what is meant by
an offer, the Purchasing Manager will make a determination as to the city's interpretation of the vendor's
offer. If, after informing the vendor of the city's opinion, disagreement as to scope of the offer is present,
the offer will be declared VOID. City of Sumter reserves the right to award proposals received on the
basis of individual items, groups of items, or the entire list of items; to reject any and all proposals; and to
waive any technicalities. In every case, the City reserves the right to make awards deemed to be in the
best interest of the City and to negotiate further the offer determined by the City to be in the best interest
of the City. Unit prices will govern over extended prices. Prices must be stated per unit and extended for
the total quantity. Sales, use, or excise tax, as well as any handling and shipping charges, must be shown
as separate items. The Owner reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of work under the
Contract at the unit prices quoted in the bid received from the successful responder.
Responders must clearly mark as "Confidential" each part of their offer which they consider proprietary
information that could be exempt from disclosure under Section 30-4-40, Code of Laws of South
Carolina, 1976 as amended (Freedom of Information Act). If any part is designated as "confidential",
there must be attached to that part an explanation of how this information fits within one or more
categories listed in Section 30-4-40.
City of Sumter reserves the right to determine whether this information should be exempt from disclosure
and no legal action may be brought against City of Sumter or its agents for its determination in this
regard. Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms and conditions of any
documents referenced and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or in
part, and may consider such failure or non compliance a breach/default of contract.
The City reserves the right to purchase any/all items or service in default on the open market. No
additional responses will be considered from a firm in default until the default expenses are paid. No
principals of a defaulting firm may submit a response under another organization or individual name until
their previous default is settled.
RIGHT TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF WORK: The Owner reserves the right to
increase or decrease the amount of work under the Contract at the unit prices quoted in the bid received
from the successful responder.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The Responder agrees to secure at Responder's own expense all personnel necessary to carry out
Responder's obligations under this Bid. Such personnel shall not be deemed to be employees of the City
nor shall they or any of them have or is deemed to have any direct contractual relationship with the City.
The City shall not be responsible for withholding taxes with respect to the Responder's compensation
hereunder. Responder shall not hold himself out as an employee of the City, and shall have no power or
authority to bind or obligate the City in any manner, except the City shall make payment to Responder for
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 5 of 29

services as herein provided. Responder shall obtain and maintain all licenses and permits required by law
for performance of this contract by him. The Responder shall have no claim against the City hereunder or
otherwise for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security, worker's compensation, health
or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind, State or
Federal governments' benefits, including but not limited to Social Security, workmen's compensation,
Employment Security, sales or use tax and any other taxes and licenses or insurance premiums required
by law. The City shall pay no employee benefits or insurance premiums of any kind to or for the benefit
of Responder or his employees, agents, and servants by reason of this contract. The Responder will carry
liability insurance relative to any service that he performs for the City. A certificate of insurance must be
submitted to the purchasing office prior to services performed, with the requested coverage and limits per
the City, with City of Sumter listed as additional insured.
1. Contractor's and Subcontractor's Insurance: Before commencing the Work, and until
completion and final acceptance of the Work, the Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own expense,
the insurance coverages described below. Before starting the Work, Contractor shall furnish a Certificate
of Insurance, in a form acceptable to Owner, evidencing the Contractor's compliance with the Agreement's
insurance requirements. All insurance policies are to be written through a company duly authorized to
transact that class of insurance within the jurisdiction of the Project site and shall be with insurance
companies acceptable to Owner and with A.M. Best Rating of A minus or better. The Certificates and
policies for the Commercial General Liability and Business Automobile Liability Policy shall name Owner,
and if requested, Owner's agents, as Additional Insureds for completed and ongoing operations on a primary
and non-contributory basis. All Insurance Certificates shall state policy numbers, dates of expiration, policy
limits, and provide that the insurance will not be cancelled or changed unless Owner has been given written
notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the proposed change or cancellation.
If the Contractor fails to procure or maintain required insurance coverages, Owner shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to procure and maintain the required insurance for and in the name of the Contractor,
and Contractor shall pay the cost thereof and furnish all necessary information to make effective and
maintain such insurance. Contractor shall not commence work until all insurance requirements are met.
a. Required Insurance Coverages: The insurance coverages to be provided include those as
set forth below unless modified in an Insurance Exhibit attached to the Agreement:
(1) Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability. This coverage
must, at a minimum, include coverage and/or endorsements for premises operations,
products/completed operations, contractual liability assumed by Contractor under this Agreement,
personal injury, advertising injury and broad form Property Damage (including coverage for
explosion, collapse and underground hazards), and independent Contractor coverages. All liability
policies must be written on an "occurrence" basis. Such policy shall not contain Endorsement, CG
22 94 10 01. The Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance required
herein shall protect the Contractor and the Owner against liability from damages growing out of
any Contractor operations (including the operation of all automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles
owned or rented) in connection with the performance of this Agreement, as well as liability arising
after the completion of the Contractor's operations. (2) Motor Vehicle
Liability Insurance with bodily injury limits of $1,000,000.00 and property damage limits of
$1,000,000.00 or a combined single limit of $1,000,000.00.
(3) Worker's Compensation in accordance with, and providing coverages meeting or
exceeding the limits required by, the laws of the State of South Carolina jurisdiction, and
Employer's Liability Insurance with the following minimum limits: $100,000 Per Accident,
$100,000 Per Disease for Each Employee, $500,000 aggregate.
(4) Excess or Umbrella Liability Insurance with a policy limit of $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence and aggregate.
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 6 of 29

(5) Sub-Contractor Insurance: If Contractor elects, with Owner's approval, to
subcontract any portion of the Work to another Contractor, Contractor shall require of such
Subcontractor insurance coverage similar to that required of Contractor hereunder and shall furnish
to Owner evidence that such insurance coverages are currently in effect. Moreover, Contractor
shall require any such Subcontractor to name Contractor and Owner as additional insured's on
Subcontractor's Commercial General Liability Insurance and will provide Contractor with a waiver
of subrogation form from such sub-Contractors worker's compensation carrier. Failure of
Contractor to require Subcontractor to obtain the coverages required herein or to furnish Owner
evidence of such coverage shall be grounds for termination for default.
b. The Contractor shall furnish one copy of each Certificate of Insurance herein required attached to each
copy of the Agreement, plus three additional copies of each Certificate of Insurance herein required, which shall
specifically set forth evidence of all coverages set forth above. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner copies of
any endorsements that are subsequently issued amending coverage or limits.
2. Payment and Performance Bonds (CONSTRUCTION BIDS ONLY): If the Contractor's work
as set forth in the Scope of Work exceeds $50,000.00, Contractor shall provide payment and performance
bonds in the full amount of the Contract Sum.
a. The payment and performance bonds, if any, shall name Owner as the obligee. Such bonds
must be secured by cash or must be issued by a surety company licensed in the State of South Carolina with
an "A" minimum rating of performance as stated in the most current publication of "Best Key Rating Guide,
Property Liability".
b. Upon execution of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner a
Performance Bond and a separate Labor and Material Payment Bond in a form acceptable to the Owner.
The bonds shall guarantee the Contractor's faithful performance of the Contract and payment of all
obligations arising thereunder. The bonds shall remain in force until the Work has been completed and
accepted by the Owner, the provisions of all guarantees required by these Contract Documents have been
fulfilled, and the warranty periods and period for correction of the Work as provided in the Contract
Documents have expired, or the period for filing mechanics' liens has expired, whichever occur latest, after
which time the bonds shall lapse.
The Contractor shall bear all costs in connection with the bonds as a part of the Contract. One
executed copy of each bond shall be attached to each executed copy of the Contract Documents
prior to the execution of the Contract Documents by the Owner.
c. The Contractor shall require the attorney-in-fact who executes the required bonds on behalf
of the surety to affix thereto a certified and current copy of the power of attorney.
All items delivered to or drop shipped to the site remain the sole responsibility of the Bidder . Bidder is
solely responsible for maintaining insurance on and replacing said items in the event of theft, damage, or
other loss.
Each of the bidders shall fully familiarize itself with the conditions relating to the bid to insure complete
understanding of all the details involved. The bidder shall satisfy itself as to the actual requirements of the
bid by personal examination of its location or other means, so as to enable the bidder to make an informed
bid. Failure to do so shall not relieve the successful bidder of its obligation to furnish all materials,
products, and/or labor necessary to complete the provision of the awarded contract and failure to do so
may result in the claims against bonds. No allowance will be made for any claims that a bid and/or
response was based on incomplete information as to the nature and character of the sites and of the work
involved.
The responder shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City of Sumter, its officers, agents and
employees from liability and any claims, suits, judgments, and damages of any nature brought because of,
arising out of, or due to breach of the agreement by Responder, its subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 7 of 29

employees or due to any negligent act or occurrence or any omission or commission of Responder, its
subcontractors, suppliers, agents, or employees.
Should any responder fail to perform or comply with any provision or terms and conditions of any
documents referenced and made part hereof, City of Sumter may terminate this contract, in whole or in
part, and may consider such failure or non compliance a breach/default of contract. The City reserves the
right to purchase any/all items or service in default on the open market. By submittal of a response, all
responders agree to this provision. No additional responses will be considered from a firm in default. No
principals of a defaulting firm may submit a response under another organization or individual name until
their previous default is settled.
City of Sumter may terminate this agreement with or without cause at anytime. In the event of termination
by either party, uncontested fees due for services satisfactorily performed or goods accepted prior to the
termination shall be paid.
SCOPE OF WORK
General:
Demolish and properly dispose of the structure to include the foundation, any accessory buildings,
porches, fences, steps, chimneys, pier supports, concrete slabs, driveways and all trash and debris at the
following addresses.
125 Armstrong Blvd. -Tax Map #248-08-02-018
230 Gamble St. -Tax Map #251-07-05-013
168 Shannon St. -Tax Map #250-09-08-017
33 S. Blanding St. - Tax Map #228-14-05-028
12 Kelly Ave. - Tax Map #227-13-04-002
1551 Illery Rd. - Tax Map #298-00-03-015
106 G St. -Tax Map #227-11-04-047
110 G. St. - Tax Map #227-11-04-047
434 Council St. - Tax Map #227-06-03-035
724 Olive St. - Tax Map #227-13-05-054
These are "clean" demolitions. All properties have been properly inspected for environmental hazards
and all identified hazards have been abated in accordance with SC DHEC. Environmental documents will
be provided to the selected contractor.
All buildings to be demolished have been marked with an orange "X". Only marked structures are to be
demolished.
Lot Condition:
Undergrowth, weeds, and scrub/volunteer trees are to be removed from the property to include the sides
and rear of the lot. All large, old growth trees are not to be removed or harmed unless specifically
approved by the City. Care should be taken to minimally disturb trees specifically when with regard to
heavy equipment damaging the root structure.
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 8 of 29

All debris, trash, rubbish and other waste materials are to be removed from the lot. The lot is to be graded
for proper drainage and maintenance (mowing). Should foundation removal leave the lot significantly
cratered, the contractor will be required to fill the depressed area(s) with a soil suitable for sustaining the
growth of groundcover. The fill must be graded for proper drainage and maintenance.
Other Requirements / Instructions:
Contractor is required to have a valid City of Sumter business license and to maintain liability and
worker's compensation insurance. City of Sumter must be listed as "additional insured". (Specific detail
outlined previously.)
Contractor is responsible for applying for, purchasing and posting all demolition permits.
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to contact the appropriate utility organizations and ensure all
utilities have been properly disconnected from the structure(s).
Contractor is responsible for all landfill disposal fees. Landfill weight tickets and/or recycling tickets are
required to be submitted with completion invoice. The city reserves the right to accompany the contractor
to the landfill to verify debris is from the contracted buildings. The contractor is encouraged to recycle
any metal, concrete and/or brick materials at an approved facility.
Timeline for the completion of work will be 60 days (Page 1) or may be coordinated with John Macloskie
803-468-0109. Questions concerning the bid documents, bid process, insurance requirements or other
purchasing details should be directed to the Purchasing department.
Questions specific to the scope of work or other project details should be directed to John Macloskie.
The City reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.
125 Armstrong Blvd.
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 9 of 29

230 Gamble Street
168 Shannon St.
ITB #4-26/27 Clyburn Demolition Projects - July 2026 Page 10 of 29