Greer
GCRA has redeveloped this former mobile home park off Biblebrook Road in the City of Greer into a new affordable home subdivision with new homes now under construction on Ruddy Creek Circle.
Contractors
Create a Lasting Impact in the Lives of Greenville County Residents
Through our work with builders and contractors, GCRA offers the dream of affordable homeownership to new buyers throughout Greenville County. Our efforts also allow us to provide safe, well-kept communities that spur economic development and pride. Help us to continue the dream by becoming an approved builder and bidding on projects.
Current Bid Opportunities:
There are no projects currently out for bid.
The following requirements apply to all GCRA projects:
Any bids received which do not comply with the following will not be accepted.
Bids may not be submitted via email or other digital format (unless otherwise noted).
For proper bid submission, they must be sealed (wet-sealed or taped closed), and may be delivered by hand, US Mail, UPS, FedEx, or other carrier. GCRA takes no responsibility for failure by carrier to deliver bids on time; bids arriving late will not be considered.
Sealed bid envelopes must be marked clearly with the words “BID ENCLOSED”, the particular project and bid opening date/time, and the bidder’s company/address information. In the case of shipping, this inner envelope must be placed into a shipping pack to be addressed to the attention of GCRA’s Operations Director.
(These and other bidding requirements may be found in the latest edition of the GCRA General Construction Specifications, available for download on the Approved Contractors tab of this web page.)
GCRA Bid Results
Miller & Old Mill Roads Sidewalks, City of Mauldin: A low bid of $73,330.00 was received from Foothills Contracting Service (Central, SC).
In order to be considered/invited to bid GCRA projects, firms must be pre-approved as qualified bidders. For information on applying, please see the Approved Contractors tab on this page.
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Recent Projects
Brutontown
GCRA has built more than 70 houses over the past decade. We continue to build affordable houses in different sections of the community; we are currently building homeownership units on Walcott Street with more to come on Walcott and Scott Streets as well as Old Paris Mountain Road. Additional homeownership and rental opportunities will be available in the near future.
Travelers Rest
GCRA builds new, Energy Star-rated, affordable homes for the municipalities of Fountain Inn, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Travelers Rest. This beautiful home with a large rocking-chair front porch was constructed in 2018 on Lipscombe Drive in the city limits of Travelers Rest.
Approved Contractors
Applying to Become a GCRA Contractor
All contractors must comply with GCRA’s General Construction Specifications (latest revision: 10/26/2023). Please familiarize yourself with this document.
If you’re interested in bidding on any GCRA job, you must first apply to become a GCRA-approved residential builder or general contractor. To be approved, please email (Operations Director and Project Coordinator email addresses below) your application along with the following supporting documents:
- Residential builder or general contractor’s license
- General Liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance certificate
- W-9 Form
- Renovation Repair & Painting Rule (RRP) certification for contractors who wish to bid on projects for repair of existing homes.
The Redevelopment Authority is an equal employment opportunity organization and prohibits job discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap or national origin.
The Redevelopment Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any formalities in the bidding process. Potential contractors need proof of license, general liability and workers’ compensation insurance, responsible credit, and prior professional work.
Current RFP/RFQ Opportunities
Request for Proposals for Professional Services – April 5, 2024
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) is requesting proposals and qualifications from firms to provide the listed services within the areas of the County served by the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority and its partners. Submissions are needed for the following services:
- Appraisal Services
- Asbestos Testing Services
- Engineering Testing and CEPSCI Inspection Services
- Information Technology Services
- Lead-Based Paint Testing Services
- Legal Services
- Real Estate Surveying Services
Submission Requirements & Instructions – Electronic submission of the proposal in Electronic Portable Document Format (PDF) is required, via email to RFP@gcra-sc.org. Firms should verify receipt of submissions. Submissions are due by 12:00 noon EDT on Monday, April 22, 2024. Any proposal received after the deadline will not be reviewed. The GCRA reserves the right to reject any proposal and act in what it determines to be in the best interest of the citizens of Greenville County and to meet federal procurement requirements in accordance with federal regulation 24 CFR part 85.
All questions concerning this Request for Proposals are to be submitted via email to RFP@gcra-sc.org no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority is an equal employment opportunity organization and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, handicap, or national origin. Minority and women contractors and professionals are encouraged to apply.