Water Management Renovations at Pocotaligo Preserve - Phase II

Description

Beaufort County’s Land Preservation Department is seeking qualified contractors to renovate several water management features located within and associated with impoundments on Pocotaligo Preserve. The property is located in Yemassee, South Carolina, and has entrances on US Hwy 17 and Cotton Hall Rd. This is phase 2, and the final phase, of a multi-staged design/build renovation process of these impoundments. The impoundments have reverted to a natural state due to dated water control structures and dikes, which are now tidally influenced. Phase 1 renovations have been completed, which included the installation of several pipes and berms that improve water exchange and drainage through the system. The goal of phase 2 renovations is to finish improving water exchange within and throughout the impoundments through additional pipes, structures, and circulation canals to achieve habitat objectives. Proposers should utilize the project information provided as the basis to clarify their proposals. The County has already obtained a Managed Tidal Impoundment General Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the proposed water management structure renovations. Any additional permitting will be completed by the County and their management consultant.Contractor will provide all necessary equipment (excavators, trucks etc.), materials, manpower and transportation required for timely completion of project.Contractor will utilize designated ingress and egress route(s) and construction and staging area for project. All refueling and routine equipment maintenance shall be done at the staging area. Staging area and construction site will be protected by appropriate safety fencing (standard orange mesh) along with appropriate signage. Equipment travel corridors shall be adequately marked for safety.Trees and shrubs identified for removal (by flagging or painting) shall be removed and transported to a disposal area. Stumps, root balls, large roots