The Richland County School District One awarded a $504,598 construction contract to SD Clifton Construction, Inc. for the design‑build of a new storage building to support the athletic field at WJ Keenan High School. The award followed a full and open competition process, with bids opened on August 19, 2025 and the award becoming effective on September 18, 2025. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price (lump‑sum) agreement, and work may commence only after a purchase order is issued.
• Project: Construction of a dedicated equipment‑storage building on the high‑school athletic complex.
• Awarded Vendor: SD Clifton Construction, Inc., a general‑contracting firm.
• Contract Value: $504,598, with funding sourced from the school district’s capital improvement budget.
• Timeline: Bid opening Aug 19 2025; award effective Sep 18 2025; no defined end date disclosed.
• Procurement: Full open competition under South Carolina’s SAP procurement system; protest period ran until Sep 25 2025.