Opportunity
Columbia Ionwave #RFQu006-25-26-JAH Addendum 1
Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Columbia City Hall Renovation
Posted
March 24, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
RFQu006-25-26-JAH Addendum 1
NAICS
541310, 541330, 541410
This opportunity seeks qualified architectural and engineering firms for the interior upfit and renovation of the historic Columbia City Hall in Columbia, SC. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbia Department of Procurement and Contracts - Contact: Jeffrey Hubbard, Procurement Specialist II - Scope of Work: - Interior space reconfiguration, modernization, and adaptive reuse of Columbia City Hall - Services include: - Evaluation of existing conditions - Schematic design, design development, and construction documents - Interior design, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) engineering - Permitting support and construction administration - Emphasis on preserving the building's historic character - Participation Goals: - Strong encouragement for Local Business Enterprises (LBE), Small Businesses (SBE), Minority Businesses (MBE), Women-Owned Businesses (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) - Citywide goal of 15% disadvantaged business participation - Submission Requirements: - Hourly rate sheets for all personnel categories - Information on subcontractors and references - Notable Requirements: - Proven experience with historic government buildings - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - Place of Performance: - Columbia City Hall, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 - Period of Performance: - Initial term of one year from contract execution, with two optional six-month extensions - Procurement Process: - Non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting and site visit - All questions submitted via the city's eBid system
Description
The City of Columbia is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide design services for the interior space reconfiguration and modernization of the historic Columbia City Hall. The scope includes evaluation of existing conditions, development of programming and design concepts, and preparation of construction documents. The project requires experience with historic government buildings and full architectural and engineering services including interior design, MEP, and construction administration. The solicitation includes a pre-submittal meeting and site visit, with proposals due by April 30, 2026.