Beaufort Executive Airport Eight-Bay T-Hangar and 50x50 Box Hangar Design Build

Beaufort County is soliciting proposals from experienced progressive design‑build teams for the development of a new eight bay T-Hangar and a 50‑foot by 50‑foot box aircraft hangar at Beaufort Executive Airport (ARW). The project includes full design, engineering, pricing, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning and closeout services required to deliver a complete, operational hangar facility.

The County seeks a design-build partner capable of validating site conditions, recommending the most practical and economical building and hangar door systems, collaborating on design and cost development, and advancing the project efficiently from design initiation through construction. The selected team will deliver durable, maintainable, and cost-effective facilities that support based general aviation aircraft storage, accommodate a variety of aircraft types, enhance airport operational efficiency, and generate additional airport revenue while aligning with the Airport's operational, economic development, and long-term growth objectives.

The County is not seeking to prescribe a specific building or hangar door system. Rather, proposers should recommend practical and proven solutions that provide the most economical, efficient, reliable, and low-maintenance approach for the intended use. The County encourages innovative, constructible designs that maximize long-term value, operational functionality, durability, and lifecycle cost savings while meeting all applicable building codes, coastal wind-load requirements, FAA guidance, and airport operational requirements.

Background

Beaufort Executive Airport (ARW) continues to experience demand for additional based-aircraft storage capacity and opportunities to enhance airport revenue through aviation-related development. To support these objectives, the County intends to develop an eight-bay T-hangar and a 50-foot by 50-foot box hangar on airport property. The project site has been identified and is expected to be pad-ready upon contract execution.

The County is seeking a qualified design-build partner capable of validating site conditions and delivering complete, functional, and maintainable hangar facilities that integrate with existing airport infrastructure. The selected team will be responsible for evaluating and coordinating all building systems, utility connections, pavement tie-ins, drainage considerations, and other improvements necessary to provide fully operational facilities.

The County is utilizing a design-build delivery method to encourage collaboration between the County, designer, and builder; support constructability reviews and system evaluations; and promote efficient project delivery. This approach provides flexibility in evaluating building and hangar door system options, identifying economical and maintainable solutions, and advancing the project from design through construction in a coordinated manner.

A portion of project funding must be expended by December 31, 2026, and early eligible design, procurement, and construction activities may be required to support this deadline. Accordingly, the County seeks a design-build partner capable of promptly initiating work and sequencing activities to support both the project schedule and funding requirements.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 072826
• Department: Airports
• Department Head: Jon Rembold (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-21T21:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-07-08T18:00:00.000Z — Please email gmurray@bcgov.net for TEAMS invitation.

Evaluation Criteria

• Team Qualifications & Relevant Experience (30 pts) —
  • Previous experience delivering design-build aviation or comparable industrial facilities;
  • Experience with T-hangar, box hangar, or similar aircraft storage facility development;
  • Experience with pre-engineered metal building systems or comparable building solutions;
  • Experience evaluating, designing, and implementing economical, durable, and maintainable hangar door systems;
  • Proven ability to execute efficient, well-sequenced project delivery; and
  • Resumes, qualifications, and roles of key personnel.
• Project Understanding & Technical Approach (25 pts) —
  • Understanding of the County's project goals and performance-based requirements;
  • Approach to validating site conditions and integrating findings into design;
  • Understanding of pad-ready site expectations and interface needs;
  • Proposed strategies for delivering practical, durable, and cost-effective aircraft storage facilities;
  • Approach to evaluating building and hangar door system alternatives; and
  • Understanding of long-term operational, maintenance, and lifecycle cost considerations.

  In evaluating qualifications, the County may consider the respondent's experience with building and hangar door systems that provide dependable operation, durability in a coastal environment, ease of maintenance, and long-term value.

• Design-Build Methodology & Collaboration Plan (15 pts) —
  • Proposer's design-build process;
  • Methods for collaborative design development and cost refinement;
  • Integration of constructability reviews;
  • Communication and decision-making protocols;
  • Approach to evaluating alternative building and door system solutions; and
  • Approach to procurement planning and project implementation.
• Schedule Strategy & Early-Phase Work Readiness (10 pts) —
  • Begin promptly upon award;
  • Develop a logical and efficient project sequence;
  • Identify early eligible activities supporting required funding expenditure timelines; and
  • Deliver a realistic schedule tied to design development, permitting, procurement, and construction activities.
• Cost Development Approach & Fee Structure (20 pts) —
  • Transparency and logic of the proposer's fee structure;
  • Methods for cost estimating, tracking, and refinement during project development;
  • Approach to identifying economical and practical solutions that maximize value;
  • Consideration of lifecycle costs and long-term maintenance requirements; and
  • Reasonableness of preconstruction and general conditions cost proposals.

Submission Requirements

• Proposer confirms the proposal is firm for a period of at least 90 days from the closing date for submission of proposal. (required)
• Please Provide Licenses and Certificate of Insurance. (required)
• Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary exclusion (required) —

  The contractor certifies, by submission of this qualification statement or acceptance of a contract, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any State, Federal department, or agency.

  It further agrees by submitting this qualification statement that it will include this clause without modification in all lower tier transactions, solicitations, proposals, contracts, and subcontracts. Where the bidder/contractor or any lower tier participant is unable to certify to this statement, it shall attach an explanation to this solicitation/bid.

• State whether your company has been involved in any litigation within the past five (5) years, arising out of your performance. (required)
• Explain fully any litigation involving performance. (required)
• Non-Segregated Facilities (required) —

  CERTIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR

  Regarding

  NON-SEGREGATED FACILITIES

  The Bidder certifies that he does not, and will not, provide and maintain segregated facilities for his employees at his establishments and, further that he does not, and will not, permit his employees to perform their services at those locations, under his control, where segregated facilities are provided and maintained. Segregated fountains, transportation, parking, entertainment, recreation, ad housing facilities; waiting, rest, wash, dressing, and locker room, and time clock, work, storage, restaurant, and other eating areas which are set apart in fact, or by explicit directive, habit, local custom, or otherwise, based on color, creed, national origin, and race. The Bidder agrees that, except where he has obtained identical certifications from proposed subcontractors for specific time periods, he will obtain identical certifications from proposed subcontractors prior to the award of subcontractors exceeding $10,000.00 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause, and that he will retain such certifications in his files.

  The Bidder agrees that a breach of this certification is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in this Contract. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

• Please upload any relevant certifications and/or licenses
• Proposal (excluding pricing) (required) —

  To achieve a uniform review process and allow for adequate comparability, the information is to be organized in the manner specified below and the entire package must not exceed 15 double-sided printed pages excluding cover pages. Please include a cover page at the start of each section.

  1. Executive Summary:  Summary of your company's mission, management, services provided, and competitive advantage
  2. Approach to the Planning Process: Explanation of the process to the Firm's Planning Process for project kickoff
  3. Work Plan and Scheduling: A summary of tasks to be performed from evaluation of data through County approval of the final plan. Include a timeline of key milestone to include overall durations for each major task.
  4. Experience and Qualifications:  Experience and qualifications of the team members, with an emphasis on similar type project completed within the last five (5) years. Provide an organization chart including sub-consultants and contractors. 
  5. List any exceptions, qualifications, or exclusions to this RFP
• Pricing (required) —

  Please provide your complete pricing proposal.

• Will your Pre-Proposal Meeting be Mandatory or Non-Mandatory? (required)
• Will your Pre-Proposal Meeting be In-Person or Online? (required)
• Pricing (required)