Charleston Regional Center USCG Court Room Construction

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is soliciting proposals for construction services to build a U.S. Coast Guard Court Room at the Charleston Regional Center in North Charleston, South Carolina. The project is a design-build contract with a firm-fixed-price structure, requiring comprehensive interior renovation of an existing facility into an operational courtroom with supporting spaces. Offerors will be evaluated on four key factors: Demonstrated Experience, Technical/Management Approach, Safety Program, and Past Performance, using a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection method. Contractors must submit both technical and price proposals, with technical proposals limited to 30 pages, addressing project experience, team qualifications, construction methodology, and risk management. Critical deadlines include March 7, 2025, for submitting questions, and April 1, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET for proposal submission, with a total performance period of 235 days from the notice to proceed.

The solicitation is set aside specifically for 8(a) program small business participants, targeting businesses that meet the designated small business qualifications. The estimated contract value ranges between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, covering construction of the court room facility and reimbursement for performance and payment bonds. The project will be located at the Charleston Regional Center, Building C, on Holland Street in North Charleston, South Carolina, with construction expected to start in Winter 2025 and complete by Fall 2025. Contractors must maintain various insurance requirements, including workers' compensation and general liability coverage, and comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations specific to Charleston County. Successful offerors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and demonstrate capabilities in construction management, safety protocols, and sustainable construction practices. The project involves converting an existing dining hall and commercial kitchen into a fully functional courtroom with specialized spaces including judge's chambers, jury room, prosecution and defense rooms, and supporting facilities.