Beach and Water Safety Services Franchise

The Town of Surfside Beach is seeking qualified contractors to provide beach and water safety services under a four-year franchise agreement with a possible three-year extension.

Town of Surfside Beach


General
Open (open)
RFQ 2026-003
Oct 28, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 29, 2026 11:00 AM
4 years base + 1 × 3 years option
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
gvincent@surfsidebeach.org
+18439136331
210 S Hwy 17 Bus, Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
Town of Surfside Beach, Attn: Gerald D. Vincent, Town Administrator, 210 US Highway 17 South, Town Hall, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

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Description

The Town of Surfside Beach is requesting qualifications from skilled contractors to provide a wide range of beach services under a franchise agreement. The initial term is four years, beginning April 1, 2027, with an option for one additional three-year term subject to written request and Town Council approval. Services are governed by the applicable franchise ordinance, and responders must identify any services not provided under the current contract. Responders must complete the Qualifications Form and Beach Contact Questionnaire. The submission must address company experience, pending litigation, drownings during the prior five years, references, recommendation letters, financial stability, staffing, equipment inventory, training standards and certifications, certified occupational and health providers, and employee compliance with OSHA requirements, including shot-record compliance for the prior three years. The qualifications must also include the required affidavit and other executed solicitation documents.

Classification Codes
NAICS922190Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
lifeguard serviceswater safety servicesbeach operations
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 29, 2026 03:00 PM-Publication Date
Oct 28, 2026 06:00 PM-Qualifications Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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