Scott Community Center Interior Renovation

Beaufort County Procurement Services is seeking sealed bids for the Scott Community Center Interior Renovation project located at 242 Scott Hill Road, St. Helena Island, South Carolina. The project involves comprehensive interior renovation work, including demolition, installation of new cabinets and countertops, flooring replacement, interior painting, ceiling tile system repairs, LED light fixture installation, restroom renovations, and replacement of an electric water heater with a propane tankless unit. Additionally, the project requires coordinating conduit for security camera low-voltage wiring, with county IT staff handling camera installation. The bid (IFB #020926) requires electronic submission through the Procurement Portal by 3:00 p.m. EST on February 9, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Teams on January 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bidders must submit questions through the Procurement Portal by 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2026, and the successful contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed, completing all work within 120 calendar days.

The procurement includes mandatory participation requirements for Small and Minority Business Enterprises (S/MBE), requiring contractors to demonstrate good faith efforts in recruiting and utilizing S/MBE subcontractors and suppliers. Contractors must submit monthly compliance reports tracking subcontractor participation and expenditures. A bid bond of five percent of the total bid amount is required, with performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, commercial general liability, comprehensive automobile liability, and umbrella liability insurance with specific coverage limits. The project establishes liquidated damages of $400 per calendar day for delays beyond the 120-day contract time, with progress payments made monthly at 90 percent of completed work and 10 percent retained until final completion. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive renovation of the 2,987-square-foot community center suggests a significant project investment, with detailed specifications covering architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work prepared by professional design firms.