Ragnar Benson LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking certified DBE/SBE for subcontracting and vendor opportunities for Palmetto Railways Camp Hall Rail - Phase 2 from south of Springwood Road to Ranger Drive.

Ragnar Benson, LLC is requesting quotes from certified DBE/SBE subcontractors and suppliers in the areas of Track, Survey, Traffic Control, Clearing, Grading, Bridge, Stone Base, Asphalt, Milling, Striping, Signs, Drainage, RipRap, Fence, SWPPP - ERS Control, CIP - Box Culvert, Earthquake Drains, and Trucking

The utmost consideration will be given to dividing total requirements into smaller activities or quantities, which will permit maximum participation where feasible. Subcontracts will be awarded based on price and ability to perform work.

Bid Documents: Please base your bid proposals on the available documents and provide separate clarifications for any work that does not appear to be included in the documents but is necessary for a complete project. All bid documents are available at the following link: https://palmettorailways.com/contact-us/suppliers

Please reference Ragnar Benson Construction's estimate number 23-315 with all correspondence and proposals.

Prequalification:
Please follow the link below to access our prequalification form and return as soon as possible prior to submitting your proposal. Subcontractor company information MUST BE PROVIDED for your proposal to be considered. If you have already completed this form within the past 18 months, please disregard.

https://fs30.formsite.com/ragnarbenson/form1/index.html

Proposals Are Due on Monday, December 11th 2023 by 2:00 PM (PST). Proposal submittal requested prior to our bid submittal to PR on Thursday, December 14th 2023 to allow for review and final bid preparation.

Proposal Submittals: SUBMIT ALL PROPOSALS TO bids@rbic.com or fax to (815) 654-4736

Assistance with Prequalification:
Julie Amans, Estimating Coordinator
Phone: (815) 963-7450 Email: Julie.Amans@williamcharles.com

General Project Questions and Inquiries:
Alex Occhipinti, Lead Estimator
Phone: (815) 668-4237 Email: Alex.Occhipinti@williamcharles.com


Bond: Please include a separate cost on your proposal for the total value or rate for providing a Payment and Performance Bond.

For assistance with obtaining plans and specifications, bonding, lines of credit, insurance, obtaining equipment, supplies, or related assistance or services, please contact our estimating department.

Ragnar Benson is signatory to the unions.

Taxes: Project is NOT tax exempt. Please include all required taxes in your proposal.