General Contractor - Lancaster County Regional Park

Lancaster County, South Carolina, has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ 2025-RFQ-049) seeking experienced general contractors for the construction of the Lancaster County Regional Park located at 3434 Roselyn Avenue, Lancaster, SC. This large-scale project encompasses an 84-acre site and is complex in scope, involving multiple trades working concurrently within confined areas under a strict timeline. The design phase was completed by Woolpert Architectural Firm, and the construction contract is anticipated to be awarded to the top-ranked contractors following the qualification process. The RFQ emphasizes that only contractors with significant experience coordinating multi-trade efforts, adhering to schedules, and meeting Lancaster County’s insurance and bonding requirements should apply. The construction is expected to commence after bidding scheduled for February 2026 and reach completion by April 1, 2027. The scope of work includes full construction services involving materials, labor, equipment, and professional oversight for site development, athletic fields, support buildings, utilities, and amenities such as splash pads. Contractors must provide a cohesive management approach to ensure quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and coordination with subcontractors. Evaluation criteria for the selection of qualified contractors are based on project management experience, prior work samples, financial stability, and interview performance, with a flexible scoring system to assess technical capability. The procurement process adheres to Lancaster County’s legal and procedural framework, which incorporates compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, equal opportunity policies, and audit requirements. Subcontractors performing significant portions of the work must be disclosed, and all subcontractors require county approval. The contract incorporates general terms and conditions tailored to the county’s standards, including requirements for insurance coverage naming Lancaster County as an additional insured party with waiver of subrogation rights. While the contract does not include Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses or a specific pricing breakdown within the RFQ documents, it references a time-and-materials professional services structure with an hourly rate schedule to be negotiated. Communications and submissions are managed electronically through county procurement channels, with designated points of contact overseeing the procurement and project management processes.