Courthouse Expansion

Greenville County, South Carolina is soliciting sealed qualifications under RFQ #27030 for architectural and engineering services on an expansion of the Greenville County Courthouse at 305 E. North Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Questions are due October 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., and electronically submitted qualifications are due November 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope covers all architectural and engineering design for site development, construction, utilities, data/communications, security, and fixed equipment, with the expansion required to match the appearance of existing structures. The County seeks comprehensive design and construction services and cost-controlled design and construction administration. Respondents must show experience on three or more similar projects in scope and size, including specific court project experience, with detailed project information and references. Submissions must also include a project methodology, company background, certifications, resumes of key personnel, and client satisfaction letters from clients at least three years post-completion. Required insurance is $1,000,000 per occurrence for comprehensive general liability, $1,000,000 for automobile liability, statutory worker's compensation, $1,000,000 umbrella excess liability, and $1,000,000 professional errors and omissions liability. Respondents must comply with South Carolina laws, including the Illegal Immigration Reform Act and the Prison Rape Elimination Act. The County accepts only its own substitute Form W-9, and the standard IRS Form W-9 is not accepted.

Six criteria, each weighted at 16.7 percent, will evaluate responses: responsiveness to the RFQ, firm experience with similar projects, key personnel experience, references, ability to maintain cost and schedule, and methodology/approach. The County anticipates reviewing qualifications November 9–20, 2026, with a tentative award on November 20, 2026. Contract negotiations run November 23 through December 11, 2026, and a notice to proceed is issued by December 11, 2026. Responses remain irrevocable for 60 days from the opening date.

The services agreement template commences upon notice to proceed and allows up to four annual one-year renewals at the County's discretion with 30 days' written notice. Invoices are due upon service completion, and the County may terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice. The agreement is governed by South Carolina law with venue in Greenville County courts.