Rapid Shelter Commercial Kitchen Upfit

The City of Columbia is soliciting a qualified contractor to upgrade and expand the existing kitchen at the Rapid Shelter Columbia facility into a fully functional commercial kitchen. The work includes installing commercial‑grade appliances, a vent hood, and associated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, as well as necessary minor construction to accommodate the new equipment. All work must comply with local building, fire, health, and safety codes and be performed under Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a performance period of 75 days plus 30 days for close‑out. Bidders must provide all required licenses, bonds, and certifications, and submit a single electronic bid by the deadline. • Scope: Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades; installation of commercial vent hood and supporting infrastructure. • Location: 1800 Main Street, 2nd floor, Columbia, SC (Rapid Shelter facility). • Funding: CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) federal funds. • Schedule: Issue 9/2/2026 → Pre‑bid meeting 9/9/2026 (non‑mandatory) → Questions due 9/11/2026 → Bid submission 10/2/2026. • Mandatory requirements: Bid bond (5% of bid), performance and payment bonds (100% of contract), Davis‑Bacon wage determination, licensing (SC General Contractor, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑hood). • Evaluation: Lowest responsive bid that meets all mandatory criteria; award based on price and compliance. • Contract length: 75 calendar days construction + 30 days close‑out (total 105 days).