Engineering Services for Soccee Swamp Bridge

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINAREQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) ENGINEERING SERVICES SOCCEE SWAMP RAILROAD BRIDGE PLACEMENT1. INVITATION TO BIDWilliamsburg County, South Carolina, is soliciting sealed bids from qualified and licensed Professional Engineering firms to provide engineering services for the evaluation, design, and replacement of the Soccee Swamp bridge with a retired railroad flatcar.All bidders must be properly licensed to practice engineering in the State of South Carolina and have experience with railroad flatcar bridge projects, hydrologic analysis, and environmental considerations in wetland or swamp environments.2. PROJECT DESCRIPTIONThe project involves professional engineering services related to the placement of a railroad flatcar bridge crossing Soccee Swamp. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting site assessments, providing engineering analysis, and developing design recommendations to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable bridge placement.3. SCOPE OF WORKThe scope of work shall include, but is not limited to, the following:Site evaluation and field investigationHydrologic and hydraulic analysis of Soccee SwampEnvironmental and wetland considerationsStructural design recommendations for railroad flatcar bridge placementCoordination with applicable railroad authoritiesCompliance with local, state, and federal regulationsPreparation of engineering plans, reports, and supporting documentationCost estimates related to engineering designParticipation in meetings with Williamsburg County staff as required4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSBidders shall submit the following information:Firm name, address, and contact informationSouth Carolina Professional Engineer license informationDescription of relevant experience with similar railroad bridge projectsProposed approach and methodologyEstimated project timelineFee proposal (lump sum or itemized, clearly stated)Any assumptions or exclusionsReferences (minimum of three)5. BID SUBMISSION DEADLINESealed bids must be received by:Date:April 13, 2026Time:2:00PMBids shall be submitted to:Williamsburg County GovernmentJuanita Bradshaw – Purchasing Agent201 West Main StreetKingstree, SC 29556Late submissions will not be accepted.6. EVALUATION CRITERIABids will be evaluated based on:Qualifications and experienceUnderstanding of the projectProposed approach and methodologyCost and value to the CountyAbility to meet project timelineWilliamsburg County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.7. GENERAL CONDITIONSWilliamsburg County reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities.The County is not responsible for costs incurred in the preparation of bids.The selected firm must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.8. CONTACT INFORMATIONAll questions regarding this Request for Bids shall be directed to:Name:Kelvin C. WashingtonTitle:County SupervisorPhone:843-355-9321 Ext 5102Email:For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.