Notice To Bidders - T-Hangar Expansion Project, Saluda County Airport

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS SALUDA COUNTY AIRPORT HANGAR EXPANSION PROJECT The COUNTY of SALUDA will receive sealed proposals for the HANGAR EXPANSION PROJECT at the Saluda County Airport, FAA AIG Project No. 3-45-0050-016-2025. Proposals will be received by Saluda County, Attn: Penny C. Clary, 400 West Highland Street, Saluda, South Carolina 29138 until 11:00 A.M. on, June 4, 2026 at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the stated time will not be accepted. SCOPE OF WORK The project will include the expansion of the current T‑Hangar complex by adding two additional hangars and associated apron pavement. All new hangars will match the dimensions and layout of the existing structures to ensure a cohesive facility design. An existing quonset hut and its associated pavement will either be demolished or removed. Prior to any action, the structure will be assessed to determine its condition and to provide a recommendation. The new pavement will be designed to accommodate the expanded footprint and will connect seamlessly to the existing pavement. Some drainage structures will also be removed, relocated, and added as part of the improvements. PREBID CONFERENCE A NON-MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 11:00 A.M. on May 20, 2026 at the Saluda County Airport, 180 Saluda Airport Road, Saluda, SC, in the maintenance hangar, after which a site visit to the Airport will be offered for all attendees. This meeting will also be available via Microsoft Teams for those that would like to join via online video conference. Attendance in person by Prime Contractors is NOT required to bid on this project but is recommended. The purpose of the conference is to highlight the Project and explain pertinent FAA regulations as well as the Airport's safety, security, and procurement processes. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS Bid security in the form of a bid bond, made payable to the County of Saluda, South Carolina, equal to 5% of the total bid is required. Contract security in the form of 100% Performance and Payment Bonds will be required. Hangar Expansion Project NB-1 of 3 Notice to Bidders Saluda County Airport (6J4) No bid may be withdrawn after closing time for the receipt of proposals for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days. A Notice-of-Award for the Contract will be issued once a successful bidder has been determined and funding and permits have been secured.