Pritchardville / Okatie Library Branch Design Services

The Pritchardville / Okatie Library Branch is a new public library project planned to occupy a 15,000 to 20,000 square foot facility on a 9.83-acre site in southern Beaufort County, South Carolina. This library aims to serve a rapidly growing community of over 40,000 residents in the Bluffton, Pritchardville, and Okatie areas. Approved by the county council in early 2023, the project is the result of long-term planning efforts including the Beaufort County Capital Improvement Program, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and the Beaufort County Library Strategic Plan. The library is intended to function as a modern civic center that supports education, workforce development, and community engagement. The contract for design services for this branch is under solicitation with response due by June 30, 2026. The overseeing agency is Capital Projects within South Carolina's government structure, with the office located in Beaufort, SC. Primary contacts for the project include Elizabeth Rodriguez, Project Manager I, and Gillian Murray, Senior Buyer. Those interested in the solicitation can access further details through the provided procurement portal. This initiative represents a significant investment in community infrastructure to accommodate the region's ongoing growth and evolving public service needs.