USC Sumter Anderson Library and Arts Renovations

The University of South Carolina is seeking architectural and engineering services to oversee renovations at two key campus facilities located at 200 Miller Road in Sumter, South Carolina. The project involves updating the interior spaces of the Anderson Library, a two-story building with approximately 50,000 gross square feet, primarily added during a major renovation in 1994, and the Arts and Letters Building, a single-story structure with about 28,000 gross square feet, renovated in 2001. The scope of work includes interior upgrades such as ceilings, flooring, wall finishes, lighting, HVAC systems, and restroom improvements. The selected firm will be responsible for providing comprehensive design services, including programming, from schematic design through project close-out, with the project delivery method being Design, Bid, Build. The contract size is estimated to be between five and ten million dollars, and the solicitation was posted on June 6, 2025, with a response deadline of July 1, 2025. The procurement process emphasizes the use of the university’s electronic solicitation system, which was launched in March 2021, requiring vendors to register on the Supplier Portal for bid submissions and communication. The process involves detailed instructions for electronic responses, emphasizing early registration to ensure timely participation. Additional related documents include invitations for professional services for roof replacements at USC Sumter, with a separate project scope and cost estimates, highlighting the university’s ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts. Overall, this contract opportunity represents a significant investment in campus infrastructure, aiming to modernize and enhance the functionality of key academic and library facilities through a comprehensive design and renovation process managed via a streamlined, electronic procurement system.