Security and Maintenance Upgrades - HVAC, Chiller and Kitchen Boiler Replacement - Headquarters - Replace Air Handlers
What this bid is
The South Carolina Department of Corrections wants a prime contractor to replace five chilled water air handlers at its Headquarters, along with the related work. The scope as described includes new ductwork, VAV boxes, air distribution and controls, plus new ceilings, lighting and fire protection systems. The work is bid as design-bid-build, with an estimated construction cost of $4,500,000 to $5,000,000.
The notice asks for an AC5 prime contractor licence. Confirm with the agency which licence or registration applies and that yours is current. The agency decides who is selected.
Bids close 17 November 2026 at 2:00 PM EST under solicitation N04-9778-LC-C. The full notice and documents are available through SCBO, and The Print Machine TPM (803-252-4770, www.tpm-columbia.com) can supply documents. One copy is required with the bid.
Who should bid
HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection, General Contracting contractors - the work is Statewide - SC.
Deadline
17 November 2026, 2:00 PM EST (20 days remaining - last confirmed 27 Oct)
How to submit
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As the agency published it
Provide labor and materials to replace (5) chilled water air handlers complete with new ductwork, VAV boxes, air distribution, and controls. New ceilings, lighting, and fire protection systems are also included in the scope. Buyer: Department of Corrections. Category: Construction. Project location as advertised: Headquarters. Delivery method: Design-Bid-Build. Construction cost range: $4,500,000 to $5,000,000. Prime contractor licence required: AC5. Copies required: 1. Documents may be obtained from: The Print Machine TPM, www.tpm-columbia.com, (803)252-4770. Advertised in South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO). Full details and documents: https://scbo.sc.gov/files/scbo/N04-9778-LC-C_SE-310_lc101426.pdf
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| Bid deadline20 days remaining - last confirmed 27 Oct | 17 November 2026, 2:00 PM EST check | 20 days |
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Where this came from
Collected from SCBO - South Carolina Business Opportunities, first seen 14 October 2026, last confirmed 27 October 2026.
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About Department of Corrections
BusyBids has tracked 3 notices from Department of Corrections since September 2026, 2 of them open now. The open work falls under HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection.