Developer Partner for a Portion of 8 Oaks Property Center

Georgetown County, South Carolina, issued Request for Qualifications 24-082 to identify a Developer Partner for the revitalization of the 8 Oaks Property Center. The project involves the planning, design, construction, marketing, and management of a sustainable affordable and workforce housing neighborhood featuring both single-family and multi-family units. The County seeks experienced development teams comprising architects, engineers, land planners, and contractors. The evaluation process utilizes a best-value trade-off approach based on non-price factors, specifically weighting key personnel at 30 percent, experience and references at 30 percent, overall team approach and vision at 25 percent, and project financing at 15 percent. Shortlisted firms will be required to present detailed site plans, design considerations, unit mixes, and financing and marketing plans. The procurement includes strict submission guidelines, requiring electronic delivery via the County Vendor Registry with a 50-page limit for proposals. The contract is subject to annual funding appropriations and requires compliance with various legal and labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act for construction exceeding 2,000 dollars, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act. Successful bidders must provide workers compensation insurance with 1,000,000 dollars in employers liability coverage and adhere to a hold harmless agreement. All work is performed on an F.O.B. Destination basis within Georgetown County, and the County retains ownership of all produced materials as works for hire. Environmental considerations for the 125.42-acre tract, including wetland delineations and endangered species consultations, are integral to the project site's development.