Charleston Civicplus #RFP-2026-3500-EP-02

Charleston Seeks Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture Services for Major Affordable Housing Project

The City of Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking qualified civil engineering and landscape architecture firms to support Project 3500, a major affordable housing initiative targeting 3,500 new units on the Eastern Peninsula. - Government Buyer: - City of Charleston, Office of the Mayor, Procurement Division - Scope of Services: - Civil engineering services for site infrastructure, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility layouts - Landscape architecture services for streetscapes, courtyards, parks, playgrounds, and open space frameworks - Regulatory approvals and permitting (including SCDOT, SCDHEC, FEMA, LIHTC, HUD compliance) - Preparation of complete construction documents for all site improvements - Construction administration through certificate of occupancy, including site visits and project close-out - Community engagement with at least three design review sessions and a Community Design Log - Project Sites: - Primary: 899 Morrison Drive - Optional Alternates: 993 + 995 Morrison Drive, Cooper River Court + Meeting Street Manor - Notable Requirements: - Integration with prior architectural charrette designs - Strong emphasis on community input and permanent affordability - Coordination with local utility providers and regulatory agencies - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation.

Description

The City of Charleston is soliciting proposals from qualified civil engineering and landscape architecture firms to provide services for the Eastern Peninsula Offering under Project 3500, the city's largest affordable housing initiative targeting 3,500 net new affordable units by 2032. The scope includes designing site infrastructure, stormwater management, utility layouts, grading and drainage plans, and landscape and open space frameworks for multiple sites including 899 Morrison Drive (primary site) and optional alternates. The work must integrate with architectural designs from a prior charrette and comply with city and state regulations. Community engagement is a key component of the project, with multiple review sessions required.

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