BEAUFORT COUNTY COURTHOUSE RENOVATION – PHASE I

Beaufort County Government is seeking qualified and licensed General Contractors for the Beaufort County Courthouse Renovation – Phase I, located at 102 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, South Carolina. This project focuses on modernizing the Family Courtroom area, specifically Family Courtrooms 1 and 2, their anterooms, and the shared interior vestibule. Key deliverables include the installation of bullet-resistant panels at the judges' dais, the construction of a unisex ADA restroom, and the installation of handrails. The work must be completed in less than thirty calendar days after the purchase order issue date, with a strict adherence to architectural drawings, building codes, and security requirements, including mandatory background screenings and fingerprinting for all personnel. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on total bid price. Bidders must provide a bid bond of at least five percent of the total bid and, upon award, furnish performance and payment bonds within fourteen days. The project requires a comprehensive Quality Control Plan and the submission of as-built documents. Payment is structured as monthly applications where the County pays 90 percent of the approved work cost within twenty days, retaining 10 percent until final payment. Liquidated damages for delays are set at 1,000 dollars per day. All bids must be submitted electronically via the procurement portal by 3:00 pm local time on December 15, 2026.