Opportunity
University of South Carolina Supplier systems #270006-01
Construction Manager at Risk Sought for Major Wellness Center Renovation at University of South Carolina
Posted
July 08, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
270006-01
NAICS
236220
The University of South Carolina is seeking a Construction Manager at Risk (CM-R) to oversee the interior renovation and reconfiguration of the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center on its Columbia campus. - Project Scope: - Renovation and reconfiguration of approximately 38,000 square feet within the existing building footprint - Infilling double-height spaces and reconfiguring areas to accommodate 3,900 additional students - Phased construction with the facility remaining partially occupied - Coordination required with a concurrent roofing project - Services Requested: - Comprehensive pre-construction and construction management services - Schedule and constructability reviews, value engineering, project phasing, subcontractor prequalification, and management of all trade contracts - Cost control, schedule maintenance, quality review, and project closeout - Delivery under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract - Notable Requirements: - Experience with complex, phased renovations in occupied buildings - Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems - Proper South Carolina licensure, bonding, and insurance capacity - Estimated construction cost range: $7.5 million to $8.2 million - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
This solicitation is for a construction management at risk project involving the interior renovation of the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center at the University of South Carolina. The project includes infilling some double height spaces and reconfiguring other areas within the existing building footprint, totaling approximately 38,000 square feet of new and renovated space. Portions of the building will remain occupied during phased construction, requiring site coordination with a separate roofing project that may overlap the timeline. The selected Construction Manager at Risk will provide comprehensive pre-construction and construction services, including schedule and constructability reviews, value engineering, and project coordination.