Bid Proposal: Clock Tower Restoration Project
Project Overview
The City of Camden invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the restoration of the
City’s historic Clock Tower, which is attached to a private development building, currently
being repurposed into a boutique hotel. The project scope includes pressure washing,
painting the metal and wooden structure of the tower (spire at the top), and installing new
plexiglass in the tower windows.
Scope of Work
• Pressure wash the exterior structure of the historic Clock Tower using low pressure washing methods that are appropriate for historic buildings to remove dirt, mold, and any loose and deteriorated material. Water pressure used shall be no greater than 400 psi. Manual brushing may be used to clean masonry but metal brushes shall not be used as they can damage the brick and/or mortar.
• Prepare and paint the two architectural entrances at ground level to include four columns (exterior only), and the metal and wooden surfaces of the tower spire. Paint used shall be Sherwin Williams Duration Exterior Acrylic Flat, white color. Surface preparation and painting shall be completed following manufacturer’s specifications (see attached).
• Remove and replace two existing plexiglass in the bell tower windows with new, durable plexiglass panels. The windows are arched in design and are approximately 12.5 feet tall by 4.5 feet wide.
• Contractors must ensure all work preserves the integrity and historic character of the tower. The city reserves the right to hire a third party coating inspector to insure compliance with the spec and manufactures printed product data and that the contractor will provide the inspector access (manlift).
Project Timeline
• Mandatory Prebid Meeting & Site Visit: Mon. June 15, 2026 at 11am. Attendance is required for all prospective bidders to conduct a full assessment of the project. We will meet at City Hall (1000 Lyttleton Street) and walk up to the clock tower site.
• Sealed bids Due Mon. June 29, 2026
• Project Start Date: July 2026
• Completion Date: No later than 60 calendar days from start date. (by or before September)
Submission Requirements
• Proof of experience with historic structure restoration.
• Detailed cost proposal including labor, materials, equipment, and any other
associated costs.
• Project schedule showing a commitment to the timeline.
• References from previous projects.
• Certificate of Insurance verifying the Contractor has Workman’s Compensation Insurance. The certificate of insurance shall name the City of Camden as the “Additional Insured.”
• Certificate of Insurance verifying the contractor has General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 or the equivalent in excess or umbrella insurance.
• Certificate of Insurance for company that supplies any crane or lift that verifies they have Workman’s Compensation Insurance and General Liability Insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.
Mandatory Prebid Meeting
A mandatory Prebid meeting and site visit will be held to allow prospective bidders to fully assess the work site and project requirements. Bidders who do not attend Prebid will not be considered.
Bid Submission
All bids must be submitted electronically via the SCBO online platform
at https://scbo.sc.gov/online-edition by the deadline specified in the official bid notice.
Please contact Shawn Putnam, Director of Planning & Development, at
putnam@camdensc.org if you have any questions.