Architectual / engineering services for the CA. 1910 manning library building

Clarendon County is seeking a qualified architectural and engineering firm to provide professional services for the historic Manning Library building located at 211 North Brooks Street in Manning, South Carolina. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2024-012) specifically targets registered architects and licensed engineers with historic preservation experience to conduct a comprehensive conditions assessment and develop "bid ready" plans and specifications for stabilization and weatherization repairs. Key focus areas include the roof, cellar door, front porch, cornice, and foundation vents of the circa 1910 library building. Technical questions are due by February 21, 2025, with qualification statements required to be submitted by February 28, 2025. The procurement timeline includes a committee review on March 12, 2025, architect/engineer selection by March 21, 2025, with draft reports due by May 9, 2025, and final reports by June 13, 2025. Proposal evaluation will be based on professional qualifications and experience (60%) and approach and work plan (40%), with the highest-ranked respondent invited to contract negotiations. The project is funded through a state historic preservation grant administered by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH).

The project has no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. The Manning Library, which is individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, represents an architecturally significant local interpretation of the Classical Revival style and holds historical importance as the first public library in Clarendon County. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the proposed work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The original library was established through a donation from local attorney Abraham Levi in 1905, adding historical context to the preservation effort. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project is being funded through a state historic preservation grant, suggesting available financial resources for the comprehensive architectural and engineering assessment and rehabilitation planning.