The School District of Pickens County awarded a single‑source contract to Talbot Tennis for the complete resurfacing of the tennis courts at Easley High School (EHS) and Liberty High School (LHS). The work includes removal of existing net posts and nets, crack repair using the RiteWay system, application of a multi‑coat Laykold ColorFlex acrylic surface system, line painting, and final net re‑installation, with a strict three‑week completion window per site. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price award valued at $134,261, with a performance period from mid‑May (earliest start) through July 19, 2024. All bidders were required to attend a mandatory pre‑bid walk‑through on March 18, 2024, and the bid deadline was April 12, 2024. The district’s procurement coordinator, Julie Hunter, handled all communications.
• Scope: Full surface preparation, crack repair, Laykold ColorFlex system installation, line painting, net post painting, and net replacement for two high‑school tennis courts.
• Schedule: Work may begin as early as May 2024; each site must be finished within three weeks; overall completion no later than July 19 2024.
• Requirements: Contractor must be a licensed General Contractor in SC, have 15 years tennis‑court experience, hold certifications for RiteWay and Laykold systems, provide bid, performance, and payment bonds, and supply warranties (1‑year surface, 2‑year crack repair, 5‑year nets).