Design/Build Community Centers at Agnes Major and Wesley Felix Parks

Beaufort County Procurement Services is issuing a Design/Build Request for Proposals (RFP) for constructing two community centers located in Agnes Major Park and Wesley Felix Park within South Carolina. The project requires designing and constructing multipurpose facilities between 3,000-6,000 square feet, utilizing pre-engineered steel building designs at specific addresses in Seabrook and St. Helena Island. Each community center must include specific functional spaces such as small offices, health and exam suites, restrooms, kitchens, meeting spaces, outdoor covered areas, and associated storage, with sitework encompassing parking, drive access, and utility connections. The comprehensive project involves complete design and construction services, including surveying, geotechnical assessments, permitting, signage, utility connections, and technology infrastructure. Proposals are due by August 8, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal virtual meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. The evaluation criteria will utilize a 100-point system assessing the Design/Build team's knowledge of county projects, understanding of permitting processes, team history, and quality of experience.

The procurement encourages participation from small and minority business enterprises, with no explicit restrictions on organizational types beyond demonstrating relevant project experience. The project budget allocates $1,000,000 for each community center, covering all associated design and construction costs, including bonding, insurance, and infrastructure development. Selected vendors must enter contract by December 31, 2024, with a demanding timeline driven by funding source constraints. Geotechnical evaluations for both sites have already been completed, revealing site-specific soil conditions that may require specialized ground modification techniques like Rammed Aggregate Pier (RAP) systems or vibro-replacement to mitigate potential seismic settlement risks. The project documents indicate preliminary architectural designs have been developed, featuring modular, contemporary building styles with specific wall and roofing systems. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes selecting a team with proven capabilities in similar municipal community center developments.