Folly Beach Redundant Water Main - Prime Contractor Prequalification

The City of Folly Beach is seeking prequalified firms to serve as the prime contractor for a new redundant water main system connecting James Island to the city. The work includes installing multiple types and lengths of pipe using various construction methods, requiring expertise in water infrastructure construction, open‑cut trenching, horizontal directional drilling, and joint‑and‑bend installations. • Install 1,200 ft of 12‑inch ductile‑iron pipe via open‑cut trenching. • Install 10,300 ft of 16‑inch high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe using horizontal directional drilling (HDD). • Perform 150 ft of joint‑and‑bend (J&B) pipe installation between Sol Legare Road (James Island) and East Indian Avenue (Folly Beach). • Project located along a corridor from James Island to the City of Folly Beach, requiring coordination with local utilities and compliance with city‑specific construction standards. • Prequalification is required; successful firms will compete for the prime contractor role when the full solicitation is released.