Beaufort County School District (hereinafter, "the District" and "BCSD") invites all qualified firms to submit proposals for Construction Management at-Risk Services - Renovation and Modification Projects Beaufort County School District is located in the heart of the South Carolina Low Country. It is a land rich in natural beauty, history and resources and an area of economic contrast and cultural diversity. The District is a public school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and approximately 2,300 full-time employees; currently comprised of seventeen elementary/early childhood centers, two PK-8 Academies, six middle, six high schools, one Vocational School, one Alternative Program and an Administrative Office. Bids from Minority and Women Business Enterprises are strongly encouraged. MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006): October 2023 - December 2025 or as required to complete this project with all amendments issued. The dates provided are estimates only. Any resulting contract will begin on the date specified in the notice of award. See clause entitled "Term of Contract Effective Date/Initial Contract Period. Your offer must include either a bid bond issued by a surety or sureties licensed in South Carolina or a certified check. The amount of surety shall be five percent (5%) of the total bid amount. This bid bond penalty may be expressed in terms of a percentage of the bid price or may be expressed in dollars and cents. If a certified check is submitted in lieu of a bid bond, it must be made payable to BCSD. Any and all persons with whom vendor/contractor employs, contracts, or otherwise cause to be located on BCSD property shall have passed a South Carolina and Nationwide criminal background check, including the nationwide Sex Offender Registry. Successful completion of the criminal background checks shall occur prior to such individuals being present on BCSD property. The contractor/vendor is solely responsible for any and all fees and/or charges associated with the completion of the background check(s) required herein. The BCSD reserves the right to deny access to any employee, contractor a of person caused to be present on BCSD property by the vendor/contractor. Removal of employees on this basis shall not disrupt the project schedule or cost. Any award may be subject to prior approval by the BCSD Board of Education. QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: November 6, 2023