Architectural/Engineering Services for the Design of a New Lower Lake-Fire Station 60
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 2026-RFQ-024
- State
- South Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Anita Baylor abaylor@greenwoodsc.gov (864) 942-8799
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About this opportunity
Greenwood County, South Carolina is requesting qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for the design of a new Lower Lake Fire Station 60, with qualifications due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
The scope encompasses full design services for a replacement fire station at 5214 Highway 702, Ninety Six, SC—approximately 7,500 square feet with five apparatus bays, sleeping quarters for up to eight personnel, 3.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, utility room with washer/dryer, and multiple office and meeting rooms. The design must be similar in size, function, and layout to Fire Station 45 (128 Greenwood Avenue South, Ware Shoals, SC), which is provided as a reference. Deliverables include surveying, asbestos testing and survey, geotechnical exploration, preliminary design, 50% and 100% design phases with architectural, structural, landscaping, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, construction administration, and construction closeout. The firm must comply with South Carolina building codes, Greenwood County Zoning Ordinances, and SCDES and SCDOT standards, and complete the County's code compliance review process. The selected firm must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per person and per accident for bodily injury, and $1 million per accident for property damage.
Evaluation is weighted: previous experience with comparable fire station or emergency services projects (50 points), qualifications and experience of individuals directly involved (25 points), references (15 points), and firm proximity to the project site (10 points). Proposals must not exceed 15 pages and must include a completed Bid Holding and Authorization Form, firm experience documentation, staff qualifications, three references, and current Certificate of Insurance. Proposals will remain firm for a minimum of 90 days. Questions are due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with answers provided by August 6, 2026. All submissions must be made electronically through the County's e-Procurement Portal. Greenwood County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Opportunity text
Greenwood County ("Owner") is requesting professional services from qualified Architectural/Engineering firms for the design of new fire station located at 5214 Highway 702, Ninety Six, SC 29666 (parcel ID #7815-261-666). The proposed fire station will replace the existing Fire Station 60-Lower Lake located at that site, a three bay, metal building built in the late 1970's. The existing metal building and adjacent accessory brick building will be razed for a new, approximately 7500 SF, full-time Fire/EMS station. The new Lower Lake Station 60 is proposed to have 5 bays, sleeping quarters for up to 8, 3.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, utility room with washer/dryer, and multiple office/meeting rooms. Greenwood County is seeking a station similar in size, function and layout as Fire Station 45 located at 128 Greenwood Avenue South, Ware Shoals, SC. Plans attached.
This request seeks to identify the qualifications submitted that are in the best interests of Greenwood County. The submitted proposals will be evaluated utilizing the Selection Guidelines outlined in this Request for Qualifications. The owner is seeking a cost-effective and highly qualified partner. Greenwood County reserves the right to reject any an all subittals.
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