The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) issued a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural design services covering five school capital‑improvement projects. The solicitation required a sealed bid package with one original, five copies, and an electronic thumb‑drive copy, and mandated that the offer be held open for at least 90 days. After evaluating proposals, the district issued a Notice of Intent to award the contract to Jumper Carter Sease Architects, P.A. on February 18, 2022, with an anticipated award date of February 28, 2022. The contract provides an initial one‑year term with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year renewals, subject to notice provisions. No monetary ceiling is disclosed, and the award will be based on a combination of technical scores (past performance, qualifications, references, etc.) and cost.
• Scope: Full architectural design, consulting, and engineering services for five school renovation projects (HVAC, interior finishes, site improvements) scheduled over 2022‑2023.
• Procurement: Open competition RFP, no set‑aside designations, and no bid or performance bonds required.
• Vendor: Jumper Carter Sease Architects, P.A., selected as the sole awardee.
• Term: 1‑year initial period with up to four automatic 1‑year renewals unless notice is given.