Description
The University of South Carolina is seeking a qualified contractor to update and restore the atrium smoke evacuation system at the Sansbury Campus Life Center. The scope includes repairing the smoke evacuation hardware, integrating it with existing door controllers and the fire alarm system, and ensuring compliance with fire safety codes. This is a minor construction project with a fixed price range of $70‑$95 K and a contract period of 60 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
• Location: 180 Gramling Dr, Spartanburg, SC (USC Upstate Sansbury Campus Life Center)
• Work: Replace/repair smoke evacuation fans, ductwork, control panels; interface with door controllers and fire alarm system
• Contract type: Invitation for Bids, sealed, single‑offer (multiple offers not allowed)
• Estimated value: $70,000 – $95,000
• Required bonds: Performance and payment bonds; liquidated damages $150/day for late completion
• Schedule: Quote due 10/15/2026 2:00 PM; work must be substantially completed within 60 days of notice to proceed
• Pre‑quote conference: 10/01/2026 10:00 AM (optional attendance)
• Contact: Procurement Specialist Hatice Hikmet (email & phone above)
• Documentation: Plans available at https://supplier.ps.sc.edu; contractors must obtain documents to become official plan holders.