Geotechnical_Report_for_Proposed_Ladys_Island_Airport_T-Hangars.pdf

This is a Geotechnical Report for the proposed Lady's Island Airport T-Hangars project, prepared in support of Beaufort County, South Carolina's design-build procurement for a new transient aircraft hangar at Beaufort Executive Airport. The project entails the design and construction of a 120-foot by 60-foot clearspan hangar facility to support general aviation operations. The County is soliciting experienced design-build teams to provide comprehensive professional and construction services, including architectural and engineering design, site validation, permitting, procurement, construction administration, and project closeout documentation. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, via Microsoft Teams, with proposals due electronically no later than 3:00 pm (EST) on Friday, May 8, 2026. The County anticipates design-build team selection on a best-value basis in late May 2026, with contract execution targeted for mid-June 2026 and project completion by June 1, 2026. Proposals must remain firm for at least 90 days and are limited to 15 double-sided pages excluding cover pages.

Evaluation criteria consist of team qualifications and relevant experience (30 points), project understanding and technical approach (30 points), design-build methodology and collaboration plan (20 points), and schedule strategy with early-phase work readiness (20 points). Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with design-build aviation projects, pre-engineered metal building systems, and large hangar door systems. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed; pricing will be negotiated with the highest-ranked firm following qualifications-based selection. Funding is derived from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and supporting sources, with the requirement that ARPA funds must be expended by the end of 2026. Required insurance coverage includes Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($500,000 combined single limit), Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000), Builders Risk coverage at finished replacement cost value, and Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions ($1,000,000 per occurrence). The RFP does not identify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types, and no incumbent vendors are referenced in the available solicitation documents.