Development Opportunity 2027 Addendum #1

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Jun 17, 2026
Due:	Jul 7, 2026
Agency:	City of Sumter
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	RFP / ?RFQ # RFP #01-26/27
Publication URL:	To access bid details, please log in.

Attachment Preview

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP #01-26/27 Development Opportunity 2027

Response Deadline: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET

Deadline to Request Additional Information and Ask Questions:

Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET

All questions will be posted and answered on the City’s website by

Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET

PREPARED BY: City of Sumter

CONTACT: BJ Reed

breed@sumtersc.gov

RFP #01-26/27

City of Sumter Development Opportunity

Page 1 of 7

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

I. INTRODUCTION

City of Sumter seeks proposals for professional office space from qualified property owners within the

City of Sumter for 846 W Liberty Street. Preference will be given to owner-occupied facilities owned and

operated by recognized local business with a demonstrated record of success, community involvement,

and long-term investment in Sumter.

The selected location should enhance the professional image of the organization while contributing

positively to the community and supporting municipal event activities.

Following a review of proposals submitted by interested developers, the City will contact those parties it

determines are best suited to enter into this venture with the City.

II. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

A. Submittals

The City will accept submittals through Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Submittals will be

reviewed and evaluated based upon the criteria identified below:

https://www.sumtersc.gov/departments/purchasing/rfp-rfq

Property Ownership Requirements

Proposers must demonstrate the following:

Preferred Qualifications

• Property is locally owned and managed.

• Property is owner-occupied and owner-operated.

• Owner has maintained a successful business presence in the Sumter area for a minimum of ten

(10) years.

• Owner can provide evidence of financial stability and successful operation of commercial

properties or businesses.

• Positive reputation within the local business community.

• Ability to provide references from commercial tenants, clients, or community partners.

Preference may be given to businesses that have demonstrated ongoing investment in economic

development, or community engagement initiatives.

Architectural and Facility Standards

The proposed facility shall reflect a professional, high-quality appearance consistent with the

character and development goals of the City of Sumter.

Architectural Requirements

The building should demonstrate:

• High-quality architectural design and construction.

• Well-maintained exterior façade.

• Professional landscaping and grounds maintenance.

RFP #01-26/27

City of Sumter Development Opportunity

Page 2 of 7

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

• Attractive streetscape presence.

• Compliance with applicable zoning and building regulations.

• ADA accessibility.

• Modern building systems and infrastructure.

• Professional interior finishes suitable for executive and client-facing operations.

Additional consideration may be given to properties that:

• Contribute to the visual character of downtown or commercial corridors.

• Preserve historic architectural elements while providing modern functionality.

• Enhance the overall appearance of surrounding commercial districts.

Parking Requirements

The property must provide adequate parking for employees, clients, and visitors.

As part of the proposal, the property owner shall agree to make parking facilities available to the City

of Sumter for community events.

Minimum requirements include:

• Availability of designated parking areas for City-sponsored events.

• Parking access provided for a minimum of twenty (20) days per calendar year.

• Scheduling coordinated with the City of Sumter and property owner.

• Use of parking facilities shall not unreasonably interfere with normal business operations.

• Specific event dates and operational procedures shall be mutually agreed upon in writing.

Proposers should identify:

• Total number of available parking spaces.

• Number of spaces available for City event use.

• Any restrictions or limitations associated with event parking.

Financial Consideration

Proposals may include requests for financial consideration associated with the parking partnership

and community-use commitments.

Funding Consideration

The issuing organization may consider financial participation of up to $50,000 for proposals that:

• Meet or exceed all facility requirements.

• Provide meaningful public parking access for City events.

• Demonstrate long-term community benefit.

• Enhance economic development objectives.

• Offer exceptional value and operational advantages.

RFP #01-26/27

City of Sumter Development Opportunity

Page 3 of 7

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Submission of a proposal does not guarantee funding. Any financial participation will be subject to

negotiation, approval, and execution of appropriate agreements.

Required Proposal Information

Proposals shall include:

• Ownership information.

• Business history and years of operation.

• Description of owner occupancy status.

• Building location and property description.

• Architectural features and photographs.

• Floor plans and square footage.

• Parking inventory and City-use parking commitment.

• Financial proposal, including any requested consideration.

• References demonstrating successful business operations and community involvement.

III SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

A. Response Deadline:

All submittals must be uploaded to the City of Sumter’s website no later than 2:00 PM ET on

Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

https://www.sumtersc.gov/departments/purchasing/rfp-rfq

B. Scoring Criteria

Major Category

Owner Occupancy & Local

Ownership

(POINT VALUE=25)

Business Reputation

(POINT VALUE=20)

Architectural Quality & Appearance

(POINT VALUE=20)

Parking Availability & City Event

Support

(POINT VALUE=20)

Community Impact

(POINT VALUE=15)

Criteria Summaries

• The successful developer must own, occupy,

and operate the professional office space.

• The successful developer has maintained a

successful business presence in the Sumter

area and has positive reputation within local

business community.

• The successful developer will have high quality

architectural design meeting the included

architectural requirements.

• The successful developer will adhere to parking

requirements and agreement to making parking

available to City of Sumter Community events

as defined.

• The successful developer must demonstrate

meaningful community impact and

engagement.

RFP #01-26/27

City of Sumter Development Opportunity

Page 4 of 7

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

C. Questions:

All questions regarding the submittal of this RFQ must be in writing and shall be directed to BJ Reed,

Strategic Initiatives Manager via e-mail at: breed@sumtersc.gov.

Deadline to request additional information and ask questions: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM

ET.

All questions will be posted and answered on the City’s website by Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at

5:00 PM ET.

III. RIGHT TO REJECT

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all proposals, to cancel the Project as defined

below, to waive irregularities and technicalities, and to request resubmission. The City shall be the sole

judge of whether any proposal and/or the resulting Agreement is in its best interest, and its decision shall

be final. The City reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of a submission, if it is deemed in

the best interest of the City. The City, in its sole discretion, may expand the scope of work to include

additional requirements. The City reserves the right to investigate as it deems necessary to determine

the ability of any proposer to perform the work or services requested. Each proposer, upon request, shall

provide such information as the City deems necessary to make a determination.

IV. SUBMISSION DISCLAIMER

The City of Sumter may, at its sole discretion, request that proposers supplement their qualification with

additional information following the initial submittal deadline.

V. PROPOSED SCHEDULE

Deadline to request additional information and ask questions: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

All questions will be posted and answered on the City’s website by Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 5:00

PM ET.

Submittals Due: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

RFP #01-26/27

City of Sumter Development Opportunity

Page 5 of 7

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

RFP / RFQ #	Submission Deadline	Documents
RFP / RFQ # RFP #01-26/27	Submission Deadline Tuesday, July 7, 2026 NLT 2:00 PM	Documents rfp-01-26-27-a-development-opportunity.pdf AND addendum-1-q-a-rfp-01-26-27.pdf

Development Opportunity 2027 Addendum #1

Attachment Preview

See also