When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 1, 2026.

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

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Professional facilities assessment and engineering consultancy. Experience evaluating public libraries or comparable institutional facilities. Expertise in facility condition assessments, lifecycle analysis, and capital planning. Capability to assess technology, security, and communications infrastructure. Demonstrated experience developing long-term, financially informed renewal plans. Strong on-site assessment and portfolio benchmarking capabilities.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesPosted: September 10, 2026Deadline: October 9, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority seeks a consulting firm to assess the condition of all library facilities and develop a financially informed 10-year capital improvement and renewal plan. The work includes on-site inspections, lifecycle analysis, infrastructure review, benchmarking, and risk prioritization.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be authorized and licensed to do business in Richland County, South Carolina
Must provide three business references for similar work performed within the past three years
Must be able to provide appropriately licensed South Carolina professionals for regulated services
Must submit a signed Certification of Cost
Must submit a notarized Affidavit of Noncollusion
Must submit a notarized Affidavit of Nondiscrimination
Must agree to indemnify and hold the library harmless for claims and damages

TIMELINE

Advertised in SCBO and on the library website: September 9th, 2026

Issuance of Request for Proposals: September 9th, 2026

Deadline for Receipt of Questions: October 1st, 2026

Opening Date/Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: October 9th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 1, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Richland Library

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking professional consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive facilities condition assessment of all library locations. The selected firm will perform on-site assessments of each facility and document current conditions, observed deficiencies, anticipated renewal and replacement needs, and the remaining useful life of major systems and components.

The assessment is expected to include asset condition and lifecycle analysis, facility condition indexing and portfolio benchmarking, risk and priority classification, and evaluation of technology, security, and communications infrastructure. The engagement will also produce an actionable, financially informed 10-year capital improvement and renewal plan.

All questions must be submitted no later than October 1, 2026. Proposals are due October 9, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 1, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Richland Library. The work is located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Professional facilities assessment and engineering consultancy
Experience evaluating public libraries or comparable institutional facilities
Expertise in facility condition assessments, lifecycle analysis, and capital planning
Capability to assess technology, security, and communications infrastructure
Demonstrated experience developing long-term, financially informed renewal plans
Strong on-site assessment and portfolio benchmarking capabilities

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