Request for Qualifications for Interior Design Services at Sumter County Airport Terminal

Sumter County is requesting qualifications from interior design firms for comprehensive design services on the Sumter County Airport Terminal renovation project, with qualifications due October 29, 2026.

The scope includes conceptual design development, detailed design documentation, specification writing, and construction administration services. The terminal renovation encompasses multiple functional areas — fireside lounge, waiting area, restrooms, café, offices, pilot lounge, staff work area, conference room, and storage spaces — with ADA-compliant fixtures, new mechanical equipment, new storefront systems, specialized built-in casework and furnishings, and reflected ceiling design options. The facility is located at 2955 Airport Road, Sumter, South Carolina 29153. A pre-proposal site visit to the existing terminal is recommended.

The RFQ is qualifications-only at this stage; cost proposals will be negotiated after consultant selection. Evaluation criteria emphasize demonstrated experience and technical expertise on airport or transportation facility projects, project team qualifications, and past performance on comparable infrastructure work. The selected firm must carry professional liability insurance, provide evidence of professional licensure and bonding as applicable, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

The project is funded through Sumter County capital improvement budgets and will be managed by County staff in coordination with the selected design professional. The anticipated timeline spans multiple design phases with construction administration extending through project completion. Woods Dendy Architects, LLC prepared the preliminary design documentation including floor plans and three reflected ceiling design options currently under Schematic Design/Design Development review.