Architectural/Engineering Services for the Design of a New Lower Lake-Fire Station 60

Greenwood County (“Owner”) is requesting professional services from qualified Architectural/Engineering firms for the design of new fire station located at 5214 Highway 702, Ninety Six, SC 29666 (parcel ID #7815-261-666). The proposed fire station will replace the existing Fire Station 60-Lower Lake located at that site, a three bay, metal building built in the late 1970's. The existing metal building and adjacent accessory brick building will be razed for a new, approximately 7500 SF, full-time Fire/EMS station. The new Lower Lake Station 60 is proposed to have 5 bays, sleeping quarters for up to 8, 3.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, utility room with washer/dryer, and multiple office/meeting rooms. Greenwood County is seeking a station similar in size, function and layout as Fire Station 45 located at 128 Greenwood Avenue South, Ware Shoals, SC. Plans attached.

This request seeks to identify the qualifications submitted that are in the best interests of Greenwood County. The submitted proposals will be evaluated utilizing the Selection Guidelines outlined in this Request for Qualifications. The owner is seeking a cost-effective and highly qualified partner. Greenwood County reserves the right to reject any an all subittals.

Background

Greenwood County's Fire Sation 60, which houses Lower Lake Greenwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue, is located on an approximately 2.0 acre parcel at 5214 Highway 702 outside fo Ninety Six, SC. The three bay, metal builiding is approximately 2400 SF and was built in the late 1970's. Adjacent to the metal station is an approximately 900 SF brick and wood framed accessory building. The existing metal building and adjacent accessory building are both proposed for demolition to make way for the new station.

The 2023 Greenwood County Fire Master Plan highlighted the need for new apparatus and renovated stations capable of housing the new apparatus (Fire Engines and Ambulances). The five year Fire Master Plan also mentioned the need for sleeping quarters for 24 hour crews, the need for ADA compability, and increased energy efficiecy when detailing the station renovations. When applying for 2024 Capital Project Sales Tax Funds, Greenwood County Emergency Services decided that demolition and building new would be more cost efficient than renovating existing stations. Emergency Services applied for the "tear down and rebuild" of five (5) stations, one of which is Station 60-Lower Lake. The proposed rebuild would use the "Ware Shoals" building plans-approximately 7500 SF, with a five (5) bay apparatus room, sleeping quarters for up to 8 single beds, three and half bathrooms, full kitchen, utility room with washer/dryer, office space and meeting space.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-RFQ-024
• Department: Treasurer
• Department Head: Steffanie Dorn (County Treasurer)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-29T18:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-08-06T18:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Previous Experience with Comparable Projects (50 pts) —

  Knowledge of, and experience with, the design of Fire Stations and/or Emergency Services Buildings.

• Qualificatoins and Experience of Individuals Directly Involved with the Project (25 pts)
• REFERENCES (15 pts) —

  Information gathered from three provided references for which the firm has performed similar work.

• Proximity of the Firm to the Project Site (10 pts) —

  Also referred to as "local preference".

Submission Requirements

• Bid Holding & Authorization Form (required) —

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• Cover Sheet —

  List the project title, A/E firm or team name(s), address, telephone number, and name of a contact person for any questions concerning the submittal. 

• Experience of Firm (required) —

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• Qualifications and Experience of Individuals Directly Involved with Project (required) —

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• References (required) —

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• Certificate of Insurance (required) —

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• Surety Bonding/Certificate of Insurance (required) —

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• Drug Free Workplace Certification (required) —

  By submitting a Bid, the Bidder certifies that, if awarded a contract, the Bidder will comply with all applicable provisions of The Drug-free Workplace Act, Title 44, Chapter 107 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended.

• Non-Discrimination Statement (required) —

  The Company certifies that:

  • No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender in connection with any RFQ submitted to Greenwood County or the performance of any agreement resulting there from.
  • That it is and shall be the policy of this Company to provide equal opportunity to all businesspersons seeking to contract or otherwise interested in contracting with this Company, including those companies owned and controlled by racial minorities, cultural minorities, and women;
  • In connection herewith, we acknowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of, understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum practicable opportunities to do business with this Company.
  • That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as part of and incorporated by reference into any agreement or portion thereof which this company may hereafter obtain and;
  • That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of agreement entitling the Greenwood County to declare the agreement in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights and remedies, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the agreement, termination of the agreement, suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities, and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on an agreement. 
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• Performance and Payment Bonds (required) —

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