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This is a project image related to the Fort Fremont Stairs and Rails Design/Build contract opportunity for Beaufort County, South Carolina. The image depicts an existing staircase structure at Fort Fremont Preserve located on St. Helena Island, showing deteriorated wooden stairs with visible wear and weathering. The photograph serves as a visual reference for the current conditions that the Design-Build contractor will need to address through the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of new stairs, railings, security doors, and security window systems at the preserve.

The project aims to improve public safety and pedestrian circulation, enhance 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 Fort Fremont Preserve. Beaufort County is accepting sealed proposals from qualified Design-Build firms responsible for providing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, engineering, fabrication, permitting assistance, site protection, demolition, and incidentals necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Scope of Work and applicable codes and standards. The County will select the proposal offering the best overall value based on qualifications, technical approach, experience, schedule, price, and understanding of project requirements.