Professional Design Services – Renovation & Modification Projects

The Beaufort County School District is seeking professional architectural design services through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #26-005 for renovation and modification projects across its extensive educational infrastructure. The solicitation targets architectural firms capable of providing comprehensive design services for projects within a district serving approximately 22,000 students across seventeen schools, including elementary, middle, high schools, and specialized educational centers. The contract period is anticipated to run from October 2025 to December 2027, with projects primarily scheduled for summer construction periods. Firms must demonstrate the ability to complete $1-$10 million in work annually and possess a highly responsive design team capable of meeting aggressive design and construction schedules. Evaluation criteria will include assessment of past performance, professional personnel capabilities, time and budget management, local knowledge, current workload, creativity, related experience, and prior district work distribution. The district plans to select a minimum of three and a maximum of four firms through a comprehensive selection process involving an architectural selection committee and potential candidate interviews. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM EST on September 10, 2025, with specifications available electronically on the district's website or through direct contact with Kaylee Yinger.

The procurement strongly emphasizes minority and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) participation, actively encouraging contractors to utilize minority subcontractors and providing detailed guidelines for M/WBE involvement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the RFQ indicates project work scaling from $1-$10 million annually, suggesting significant potential contract value. The solicitation does not include a pricing section, instead focusing exclusively on firms' qualifications and capabilities. Potential respondents should note the district's commitment to diverse contractor participation and be prepared to demonstrate robust qualifications across technical, operational, and inclusivity dimensions. Interested architectural firms can obtain complete RFQ documentation by accessing the Beaufort County School District website under the "Community", "Working With The District", "Bids & Awards" sections or by contacting Kaylee Yinger directly at Kaylee.yinger@beaufort.k12.sc.us for additional information.