QUESTION_3_ANSWER_SKETCH.docx

This is a Question and Answer document sketch related to a design-build services solicitation issued by Beaufort County, South Carolina for the development of a new transient aircraft hangar at Beaufort Executive Airport. The project involves the design and construction of a 120-foot by 60-foot clearspan hangar facility to support general aviation operations. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 2:00 pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, via Microsoft Teams, with electronic proposal submissions due no later than 3:00 pm (EST) on Friday, May 8, 2026, through the Procurement Portal. 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.

The solicitation does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges; pricing will be negotiated with the highest-ranked firm following qualifications-based selection. No set-aside designations or incumbent contractors are identified in the available solicitation documents. Funding is derived from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations and supporting sources, with the requirement that all ARPA funds 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). Proposals must remain firm for at least 90 days and are limited to 15 double-sided pages excluding cover pages.