When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Richland School District Two. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

Architecture-Engineering (A/E) Service for a Welcome Center and Community Hub (Due November 6, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesPosted: October 16, 2026Deadline: November 6, 2026

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SUMMARY

Richland School District Two is seeking qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide design and construction administration services for the renovation of two existing buildings into a Global & Military Welcome Center and Community Connection Hub.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Offeror must have a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience providing professional architectural and engineering services
Offeror must be properly licensed and registered to provide architectural services in the State of South Carolina
Offeror must provide a minimum of three completed projects within the past seven years demonstrating experience with facility renovations, adaptive reuse, or educational facilities
Offeror must provide a minimum of three professional references from clients for whom similar services have been performed within the past five years
All proposed engineering professionals and subconsultants must maintain applicable South Carolina professional licenses and registrations
Offeror must obtain a complete South Carolina statewide criminal background investigation and a National Sex Offender Registry check for all individuals performing work on school property

BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $1,500,000

TIMELINE

October 16, 2026: RFQu Issued

October 23, 2026: Last Day for Questions

October 27, 2026: Addendum Issued

November 6, 2026: Submittal Due Date

December 1, 2026: Selection Committee Meeting

December 2nd-4th, 2026: Negotiations, if necessary

December 7, 2026: Notice of Selected Firm

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 23, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Richland School District Two

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DESCRIPTION

Richland School District Two is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive professional design, engineering, project management, and construction administration services for the renovation and repurposing of two existing buildings into a Global & Military Welcome Center and Community Connection Hub. The project involves the renovation of approximately 5,000 square feet of existing facilities located at 8131 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC. The anticipated construction delivery method is Construction Management at Risk. The contract includes an initial term and the District reserves the right to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year periods.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 23, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Richland School District Two. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.

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