Beaufort Executive Airport Eight-Bay T-Hangar and 50x50 Box Hangar Design Build

Beaufort County is soliciting proposals from experienced progressive design‑build teams for the development of a new eight bay T-Hangar and a 50‑foot by 50‑foot box aircraft hangar at Beaufort Executive Airport (ARW). The project includes full design, engineering, pricing, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning and closeout services required to deliver a complete, operational hangar facility.

The County seeks a design-build partner capable of validating site conditions, recommending the most practical and economical building and hangar door systems, collaborating on design and cost development, and advancing the project efficiently from design initiation through construction. The selected team will deliver durable, maintainable, and cost-effective facilities that support based general aviation aircraft storage, accommodate a variety of aircraft types, enhance airport operational efficiency, and generate additional airport revenue while aligning with the Airport's operational, economic development, and long-term growth objectives.

The County is not seeking to prescribe a specific building or hangar door system. Rather, proposers should recommend practical and proven solutions that provide the most economical, efficient, reliable, and low-maintenance approach for the intended use. The County encourages innovative, constructible designs that maximize long-term value, operational functionality, durability, and lifecycle cost savings while meeting all applicable building codes, coastal wind-load requirements, FAA guidance, and airport operational requirements.

Beaufort Executive Airport (ARW) continues to experience demand for additional based-aircraft storage capacity and opportunities to enhance airport revenue through aviation-related development. To support these objectives, the County intends to develop an eight-bay T-hangar and a 50-foot by 50-foot box hangar on airport property. The project site has been identified and is expected to be pad-ready upon contract execution.

The County is seeking a qualified design-build partner capable of validating site conditions and delivering complete, functional, and maintainable hangar facilities that integrate with existing airport infrastructure. The selected team will be responsible for evaluating and coordinating all building systems, utility connections, pavement tie-ins, drainage considerations, and other improvements necessary to provide fully operational facilities.

The County is utilizing a design-build delivery method to encourage collaboration between the County, designer, and builder; support constructability reviews and system evaluations; and promote efficient project delivery. This approach provides flexibility in evaluating building and hangar door system options, identifying economical and maintainable solutions, and advancing the project from design through construction in a coordinated manner.

A portion of project funding must be expended by December 31, 2026, and early eligible design, procurement, and construction activities may be required to support this deadline. Accordingly, the County seeks a design-build partner capable of promptly initiating work and sequencing activities to support both the project schedule and funding requirements.