Beaufort County Detention Center Gymnasium Conversion Project

Beaufort County is soliciting sealed bids from qualified and licensed contractors for the Beaufort County Detention Center Gymnasium Conversion Project, identified by solicitation number 090126. The project involves the renovation and conversion of an existing gymnasium and common area into a secure dormitory-style inmate housing unit. This scope of work includes the construction of a new inmate shower room and necessary architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and security upgrades. The primary objective is to increase inmate housing capacity to mitigate overcrowding and create a specialized area for medical isolation and quarantine operations. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a response deadline of September 17, 2026. Managed by the Capital Projects/Facilities agency in South Carolina, the project requires the prime contractor to adhere to strict compliance standards regarding Small and Minority Business Enterprise participation. This includes the submission of a Monthly Compliance Status Report to the Beaufort County Compliance Office by the fifth day of each month, detailing expenditures and payments made to S/MBE entities to ensure contractual obligations are met throughout the duration of the project.