Magnolia Bridge Maintenance

The City of Charleston is seeking a qualified contractor to clean, repair, and repaint the Magnolia Bridge (1419 Petty Street) so it can be reopened to the public in April 2027. The scope includes debris removal from storm drains, replacement of missing drain grates, hand‑cleaning and sanding of wooden handrails with oil‑sealant application, pressure‑washing and epoxy‑coating of metal guardrails, graffiti removal and protective coating of concrete jersey barriers, water‑jet cleaning of the bridge deck and sidewalk, and full traffic‑striping with thermoplastic paint. The work must be performed under a performance and payment bond equal to 100 % of the contract amount, with a 180‑day completion window and liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late substantial completion. The contract value is estimated between $350,000 and $450,000 and requires a mandatory pre‑bid conference on Oct 8, 2026. • Mandatory on‑site pre‑bid conference (Oct 8, 2026) • Sealed bids due Oct 15, 2026, 2:00 PM • Performance, payment, and bid bonds required (5 % bid security) • 180‑day construction schedule, $1,000/day liquidated damages • SBE participation of 20 % required; local vendor recognition applies • Scope includes cleaning, coating, graffiti removal, handrail treatment, drain work, and traffic striping.