Design-Build Services for Detention Center Expansion

Richland County (County) is seeking electronic solicitation for Qualifications for Design-Build project delivery services for a detention center addition. The lead Design-Builder will be expected to provide concurrent design and construction turnkey activities for this project, resulting in a finished, fully usable facility that satisfies all project requirements and contract terms. The Design-Builder, as the sole responsible source for total project compliance and construction-related performance (including architectural programming, design, and construction services), will hold all design professionals, testing services (with the exception of Special Inspections by Owner), trade contractors, and trade supplier contracts.

Richland County is located in the center of South Carolina and covers a total area of 756 square miles. The County surrounds the state capital city of Columbia, which is also the County seat. Established in 1785, the County has grown to become home to just over 400,000 residents, and represents a thriving business, industrial, governmental, and educational center. The County employs approximately 1765 people and operates a general fund budget in excess of $100 million dollars.

The County is governed by an 11-member council, which in turn appoints an Administrator to handle daily operations and to provide professional expertise in government management. Under state law, the County is the primary governmental unit for the administration of law enforcement, justice, health, education, taxation, social service, library service, agricultural service, and the maintenance of public records.