This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from Colleton County for Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the 14th Circuit Solicitor's Mock Trial Facility in Beaufort County, SC. The project involves preconstruction services during the design development and construction documents phases, followed by construction services upon execution of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Key requirements include detailed cost estimates, subcontractor engagement, constructability reviews, value engineering, and development of a GMP. The submission deadline for Statements of Qualifications is May 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted via email by May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with answers posted as addendums on the Colleton County website. The selection will be based on firm qualifications, project experience, project team, preconstruction approach, and financial stability.
The bid notice states that responses must be received by 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
The bid notice mentions that construction phase, closeout, and warranty services shall include administering warranty obligations and resolving warranty issues to the satisfaction of the county.
Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated by a selection committee based on firm qualifications, relevant project experience, project team and key personnel, preconstruction approach, and financial stability and legal history. Shortlisted firms may be invited for interviews.
Firms responding to this request for qualifications shall submit a statement of qualifications (SOQ) that is clear, concise, and directly responsive to the requirements outlined herein, focusing on the firms qualifications, relevant experience, proposed project team, and approach to providing construction manager at risk services.
In case of default by the offeror, the county reserves the right to purchase any or all items in default in the open market, charging the offeror with any excessive costs.
All questions or requests for clarification must be received by email no later than 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
