INVITATION TO BID
IVTB #2026-14
THOMAS HEYWARD JR HISTORIC SITE SIGN
JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
MARCH 16, 2026
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received for the Thomas Heyward, Jr., Historic
Site Sign project for the Old House Plantation Park located at 7796 Lowcountry Drive (SC-462),
Ridgeland, SC 29936 by Jasper County, South Carolina, until Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 1:00
p.m. at which time all bids will be read aloud in the Jasper County Council Chamber.
To be deemed “received”, the Bid may be submitted electronically through the County’s
Vendor Registration webpage to ensure that it remains sealed until the scheduled bid reading
date and time. A link to the County’s Vendor Registration webpage may be found under Bids
& Solicitations, on the County’s website at www.jaspercountysc.gov/services/bids-and-
solicitations/.
The bid may also be submitted via mail or hand delivered in a sealed envelope to the address
below with “HEYWARD SIGN IVTB #2026-14” written on the outside of the envelope. It
must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Bidders choosing to
submit a hard copy should submit an original and two copies. Any bid submitted or delivered
after the above time will NOT be accepted under any circumstances. Jasper County is not
responsible for late submissions caused by delays in mail delivery or a delay in any other
method of delivery.
The Bid can be mailed or hand delivered to:
Kimberly Burgess, Dir., Administrative Services
Jasper County Government Building
358 Third Avenue, Suite 304
PO Box 1194
Ridgeland, SC 29936
The Bid opening will take place in the Jasper County Council Chamber located at:
Clementa C. Pinckney
Jasper County Government Building
358 3rd Avenue, Third Floor
Ridgeland, SC 29936
The County’s point of contact for this project is:
Eric W. Larson
Director of Development Services
Jasper County Government
(843) 717-4119
ewlarson@jaspercountysc.gov
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INVITATION TO BID
IVTB #2026-14
THOMAS HEYWARD JR HISTORIC SITE SIGN
JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
MARCH 16, 2026
LOCATION
Old House Plantation Park
7796 Lowcountry Drive (SC 462)
Ridgeland, SC 29936
DESCRIPTION
This project will be to construct a new Park sign at the Old House Plantation Park, the site
of the Thomas Heyward, Jr., Tomb. See Exhibit A for details of the project area.
Contractors will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the
design, permitting, fabrication, and installation of the sign.
SCOPE OF WORK
• Mobilization
o Mobilize needed equipment to the job site, including portable toilets and
jobsite protection.
o Document the site’s existing condition. Note any visible damage not to be
replaced and notify the County for direction before proceeding with
demolition.
• Demolition
o Excavate for the footer foundation.
• Materials
o See Exhibit B for details.
o Ensure all materials meet applicable codes, standards, and durability
requirements.
• Installation
o See Exhibit B for details.
o Work must be permitted and completed in accordance with code.
o Maintain compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations,
and environmental requirements.
• General Conditions
o Provide administrative oversight, site management, and project
coordination.
o Furnish dumpsters and manage waste disposal in compliance with local
regulations.
o Maintain a safe and clean work site throughout the project.
All bids should include delivery fees, and applicable state (6%) and local (3%) sales taxes.
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INVITATION TO BID
IVTB #2026-14
THOMAS HEYWARD JR HISTORIC SITE SIGN
JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
MARCH 16, 2026
WARRANTY
Contractor will warrant this work for a period of one (1) year if anything should prove
defective in its workmanship or materials.
QUESTIONS
Any questions regarding this Bid must be submitted in writing via email to
vchism@jaspercountysc.gov or through the vendor registration portal located on Jasper County’s
Bids and Solicitations webpage, https://www.jaspercountysc.gov/services/bids-and-solicitations/
NO LATER than Monday, March 23, 2026, by 12:00 pm.
All submitted questions will be addressed and posted on Jasper County’s Bids and Solicitations
webpage and the vendor registration portal by Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS
Bids should be typed on company letterhead or on a document which provides the Bidder’s
name, address, phone number, and other pertinent contact information including the bid number
“HEYWARD SIGN IVTB #2026-14”.
Bids must include:
• Company profile.
• List of subcontractors.
• Detailed project approach. Demonstrate how the contractor will ensure all
materials meet applicable codes, standards, and durability requirements, compliance
with professional construction standards and manufacturer guidelines, and all
applicable building codes, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Weekly schedule for the duration of the project.
• Three (3) projects of similar size showing relevant experience. The primary
contractor must have completed a majority of the work on at least two (2) of the
projects.
• Proof of insurance and bonding capacity.
• Pricing (submitted separately and itemized by design, permitting, fabrication,
mobilization, demolition, materials, labor, and general conditions).
The successful Bidder will be required to provide an Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, and if
the vendor performs any work on County property, a certificate of insurance with evidence of
liability, workers compensation coverage, and any applicable licenses.
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INVITATION TO BID
IVTB #2026-14
THOMAS HEYWARD JR HISTORIC SITE SIGN
JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
MARCH 16, 2026
All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (60) days after the day of the Bid reading.
Jasper County (the Owner) reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, or all bids may be
rejected, including without limitation, the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-
responsive, unbalanced, or conditional bids. The Owner also reserves the right to waive all
informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the work and to negotiate contract terms
with the successful bidder.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The successful Bidder shall be required to provide proof of insurance in the following
amounts.
1. Workers' Compensation - The vendor shall provide coverage for its employees with
statutory workers' compensation limits, and no less than $1,000,000.00 for Employers'
Liability. Said coverage shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Owner and
its agents, employees, and officials.
2. Commercial General Liability - The vendor shall provide coverage for all operations
including, but not limited to, Contractual, Products and Completed Operations, and
Personal Injury. The limits shall be no less than $1,000,000.00, per occurrence, with a
$2,000,000.00 aggregate.
3. Business Automobile Liability - The vendor shall provide coverage for all owned, non-
owned, and hired vehicles with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00, per occurrence,
Combined Single Limits (CSL) or its equivalent.
END OF SECTION
Attachment: Exhibit A
Exhibit B
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INVITATION TO BID
IVTB #2026-14
THOMAS HEYWARD JR HISTORIC SITE SIGN
JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
MARCH 16, 2026
Exhibit A
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