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This is a visual documentation file for the Fort Fremont Stairs and Rails Design/Build project in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The image depicts stairs and a crossing structure at the Fort Fremont Preserve site located on St. Helena Island. The photograph serves as a reference image for the existing conditions and site context relevant to the design-build scope of work. The project encompasses the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of stairs, railings, security doors, and security window systems at this historic fort location. The Design-Build contractor selected will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, engineering, fabrication, permitting assistance, site protection, demolition, and incidentals required to complete the improvements in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

The project objectives include improving public safety and pedestrian circulation, enhancing accessibility and visitor flow along the fort battery, protecting historic structures and features from damage, providing secure enclosures for designated exhibit rooms, and maintaining the historic and visual character of Fort Fremont Preserve. Beaufort County's selection of the Design-Build contractor will be based on the proposal offering the best overall value, evaluated across qualifications, technical approach, experience, schedule, price, and understanding of project requirements. This visual reference document supports the solicitation process by providing bidders with photographic documentation of the site conditions and existing infrastructure relevant to their design and construction planning.