Student Commons - Interior Renovation & Upfit

The project involves a comprehensive upgrade and renovation of a facility at the University of South Carolina - Sumter, encompassing a 7,200 square foot Upfit and a 6,300 square foot Renovation. The Upfit focuses on creating a versatile Conference Center designed to serve student needs, featuring new restrooms, a catering kitchen, a food pantry, and storage for conference furniture and fitness equipment. It also includes the development of a new fitness center and a flexible health and wellness area accessible to students, faculty, and staff. The construction will involve installing new electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems within a shell space, along with an exterior entry feature, landscaping, and irrigation enhancements around the building perimeter. The Renovation aims to establish new classroom spaces, offices for athletic staff, and dedicated areas for Financial Aid, Recruitment, and other academic offices. It will also upgrade existing systems by replacing outdated HVAC and electrical infrastructure, updating restrooms to meet ADA standards, and installing new lighting and finishes. The solicitation for this project was posted on July 16, 2025, with a response deadline of August 5, 2025. The contract is valued between 1.5 million and 3 million dollars and falls under the NAICS code 339920, which pertains to sporting and athletic goods manufacturing, indicating a focus on fitness-related facilities. The project is managed by the South Carolina Department of Education's South Carolina office, emphasizing its significance within the state's educational infrastructure. Interested parties can access additional details and submit responses through the provided online portal.