Florence School District Three - Floor Framing Repairs to Blanding Street Auditorium Stage - 2026
Florence School District 3School · Lake City, SC- Due
- Sep 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Hope Gibson
- (843) 374-8652
The 30-second brief
Sealed bids are requested by Florence School District Three for structural repair of rotted wood under the Blanding Street Auditorium Stage located at 125 South Blanding Street, Lake City, SC 29560. The scope includes selective demolition, floor framing repairs with #2 Southern Yellow Pine or equal, drop beams, joists, subflooring, and oak plank flooring matching existing in size and stain. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 10:00 am at the project site. Bids are due by September 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., submitted to Hope Gibson, Procurement Specialist, at the District Office. Contractors must hold appropriate South Carolina contractor's licenses, provide a 5% bid bond, and furnish 100% performance and labor/material bonds upon award. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualification (30 points), proximity to the district (5 points), experience with District Three in the last 5 years (10 points), experience with Office of School Facility projects (5 points), and price (50 points).
Qualification of Contractor (similar project experience, etc.): 30 points, Proximity to District: 5 points, Experience with district three in last 5 years: 10 points, Experience with Office of School Facility projects: 5 points, Price: 50 points
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Summary
Sealed bids are requested by Florence School District Three for structural repair of rotted wood under the Blanding Street Auditorium Stage located at 125 South Blanding Street, Lake City, SC 29560.
The scope includes selective demolition, floor framing repairs with #2 Southern Yellow Pine or equal, drop beams, joists, subflooring, and oak plank flooring matching existing in size and stain. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 10:00 am at the project site. Bids are due by September 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., submitted to Hope Gibson, Procurement Specialist, at the District Office. Contractors must hold appropriate South Carolina contractor's licenses, provide a 5% bid bond, and furnish 100% performance and labor/material bonds upon award. Evaluation criteria include contractor qualification (30 points), proximity to the district (5 points), experience with District Three in the last 5 years (10 points), experience with Office of School Facility projects (5 points), and price (50 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Qualification of Contractor (similar project experience, etc.): 30 points, Proximity to District: 5 points, Experience with district three in last 5 years: 10 points, Experience with Office of School Facility projects: 5 points, Price: 50 points
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid form
- Bid bond
- Contractor's license number
- Performance bond
- Labor and materials bond
- Non-collusion certification
- Nonresident taxpayer registration affidavit
- Submit to
- District Office of Florence School District Three, 125 South Blanding Street, Lake City, SC 29560
- Scope location
- Lake City, SC
- Reported agency
- Florence School District Three
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Florence School District 3?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 29, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: District Office of Florence School District Three, 125 South Blanding Street, Lake City, SC 29560. For questions, contact Hope Gibson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Florence School District 3 in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Hope Gibson at (843) 374-8652. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Qualification of Contractor (similar project experience, etc.): 30 points, Proximity to District: 5 points, Experience with district three in last 5 years: 10 points, Experience with Office of School..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Florence School District 3?
All active and historical solicitations from Florence School District 3 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Florence School District 3 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid form, bid bond, contractor's license number, performance bond, labor and materials bond, non-collusion certification, nonresident taxpayer registration affidavit. Review the full document from Florence School District 3 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lake City, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.