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This is an image file associated with a Design-Build project for Beaufort County, South Carolina. The image depicts stairs at Fort Fremont Preserve located on St. Helena Island. The photograph shows existing stair infrastructure at the historic fort site, which serves as a reference for the upcoming design and construction work. This visual documentation supports the scope of work for the sealed proposal solicitation seeking qualified Design-Build firms to design, engineer, fabricate, and install new stairs, railings, security doors, and security window systems at the facility.

The project encompasses comprehensive improvements to Fort Fremont Preserve intended to enhance public safety and pedestrian circulation, improve accessibility and visitor flow along the fort battery, protect historic structures and features from damage, provide secure enclosures for designated exhibit rooms, and maintain the historic and visual character of the site. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, engineering, fabrication, permitting assistance, site protection, demolition, and incidentals necessary for project completion in accordance with the Scope of Work and all applicable codes and standards. Award selection will be based on the proposal offering the best overall value considering qualifications, technical approach, experience, schedule, price, and understanding of project requirements.