Beaufort county courthouse renovation – phase I

Beaufort County, South Carolina is requesting proposals from qualified general contractors for Phase I of the Beaufort County Courthouse Renovation, with proposals due December 15, 2026. The opportunity was posted November 10, 2026. The prime contractor must submit monthly Small and Minority Business Participation reports to the Beaufort County Compliance Office by the 5th of each month, documenting SBE and MBE subcontract awards, payments, and cumulative expenditures, with supporting payment records available on written request.

The solicitation scope covers renovation of Family Courtrooms 1 and 2, their associated anterooms, the interior vestibule, and bullet-resistant improvements at the judges' dais. The contractor provides labor, supervision, materials, equipment, subcontractors, scheduling, protection, testing, cleanup, and closeout. The project manual describes a broader set of work, including first and second floor foyers, public toilet rooms, the lobby security desk area, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical upgrades, and four alternates. The final contract scope is governed by the approved solicitation, drawings, specifications, addenda, and executed agreement. The project is structured as a single prime contract on a stipulated price basis. The package includes asbestos-containing materials reports for the first floor and for Family Courtrooms 1 and 2, plus a lighting selection document covering LED fixtures with WaveLinx wireless controls and five-year warranties.

Operational constraints are significant. The courthouse operates 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Contractors may access the site outside those hours, while only quiet activities such as painting and cleaning are permitted during operating hours. Family Courtrooms 1 and 2 cannot undergo work simultaneously. All on-site personnel must pass background checks and display photo identification badges. The contractor submits a preliminary construction schedule within 10 days of award, a complete schedule within 20 days, and updated schedules with each payment application. Contract administration runs electronically through Procore or an alternative platform, and payment applications use AIA G702 and G703 forms completed electronically. Substitutions for convenience are accepted only within 30 days after the agreement date, and substitutions for cause are due 14 days before the required approval date.