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This is a visual documentation file related to a Design-Build contract opportunity issued by Beaufort County, South Carolina for improvements at Fort Fremont Preserve located on St. Helena Island. The project encompasses the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of stairs, railings, security doors, and security window systems at the historic fort site. The selected Design-Build contractor will be 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 all 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 the preserve.

The county intends to select the proposal offering the best overall value based upon contractor qualifications, technical approach, experience, schedule, price, and demonstrated understanding of project requirements. The image labeled "09_stairs4.jpeg" depicts existing or reference stair conditions at the Fort Fremont site, likely provided as supporting documentation to illustrate the scope of stair work to be completed under this Design-Build contract.