Summary of RFQ for Interior Design Services at Sumter County Airport Terminal

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document pertains to Sumter County, South Carolina, seeking qualified interior design firms to provide comprehensive design services for the renovation and modernization of the Sumter County Airport Terminal. The project scope encompasses conceptual design development, detailed design documentation, specification writing, and construction administration services for the terminal facility. Interested firms must submit qualifications by the specified deadline, with the County evaluating proposals based on demonstrated experience, technical expertise, project team qualifications, and past performance on similar airport or transportation facility projects. The anticipated project timeline includes design phases spanning several months, with construction administration services extending through project completion. A pre-proposal site visit is recommended to allow prospective designers to tour the existing terminal facility and understand current conditions and constraints. The selected consultant will be required to maintain liability insurance and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations throughout the engagement.

The RFQ specifies that the County will evaluate qualifications without cost proposals at this stage, with pricing negotiations occurring during subsequent phases of the selection process. The engagement is anticipated to be competitively procured, and the selected firm will be required to provide evidence of professional licensure, insurance coverage, and bonding as applicable. No incumbent is specified, indicating this represents a new engagement or competitive re-procurement. The project is funded through County capital improvement budgets and will be managed by County staff in coordination with the selected design professional. Firms interested in this opportunity should demonstrate relevant experience with terminal buildings, passenger facilities, or similar public infrastructure projects of comparable complexity.