Pre-Development Design and Estimating - Bid 270701 - Charleston, SC IFB

Bid #270701. Contact: pwaring@chacity.org. Charleston, South Carolina. The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston is procuring pre-development design and cost estimating services for an 80-unit multifamily development at 275 Huger Street. Services. Due Jul 13 (5 days left).

What this bid is about

The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston is procuring pre-development design and cost estimating services for an 80-unit multifamily development at 275 Huger Street. Services include architectural design, engineering studies, cost estimating, and regulatory support. Firms must demonstrate understanding of the urban infill site, historic context, and BAR processes. The selected firm will not handle construction documents or administration.

About this solicitation

The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston is soliciting proposals for services for Pre-Development Architectural and Engineering Design and Cost Estimating including preparation of bid-ready plans and specifications from qualified Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms or multidisciplinary consultant teams in connection with the demolition and redevelopment of 275 Huger Street, Charleston, S.C, 29403.Documents may be downloaded from the A&E Digital Plan Room https://www.aeplanroom.com

Bid documents

The agency published these 2 documents with the solicitation:

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Bid summary

Housing Authority of the City of Charleston issued this engineering opportunity in Charleston, South Carolina, referenced as solicitation number 270701. It was published on June 7, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026. Questions can be directed to pwaring@chacity.org.

Public procurement context

Housing Authority of the City of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina is using this solicitation to procure engineering work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a engineering solicitation in South Carolina are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in South Carolina so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Housing Authority of the City of Charleston's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 13, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to pwaring@chacity.org before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Housing Authority of the City of Charleston should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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