Pre-Proposal_Meeting_RFP_Beaufort_Executive_Airport_Transient_Hangar_Design_Build_-_Attendance_report_4-22-26.xlsx

This is a Pre-Proposal Meeting Attendance Report for Beaufort County, South Carolina's design-build solicitation for a transient aircraft hangar at Beaufort Executive Airport. The project involves the design and construction of a new 120-foot by 60-foot clearspan hangar to support transient general aviation operations. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held on April 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm (EST) via Microsoft Teams, with proposal submissions due electronically by 3:00 pm (EST) on May 8, 2026. The County anticipates selecting a design-build team on a best-value basis in late May 2026, with contract execution targeted for mid-June 2026 and project completion by June 1, 2026. The attendance report documents 53 participants representing construction firms, architectural firms, and specialty contractors including representatives from Esposito Commercial Construction, AJ Bright Construction, Charles Blanchard Construction Group, Coast Architects, Nix Construction, Samet Corporation, and Mitchell Brothers, among others.

The County is conducting a qualifications-based selection process with proposals limited to 15 double-sided pages excluding cover pages, and all proposals must remain firm for at least 90 days. Evaluation criteria include 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). Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed; pricing will be negotiated with the highest-ranked firm following qualifications-based selection. The project is funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and supporting sources, with the requirement that ARPA funding 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, and Professional Liability/Errors & Omissions ($1,000,000 per occurrence). No set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or restrictions limiting participation to specific organization types are identified in the solicitation documents.