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Berkeley County approves $89.96 million design‑build contract for new administration and judicial complex
Summary
County council approved a design‑build contract for a new administration and judicial building, after debate over who should have final design input and a later vote to remove an amendment giving the clerk of court a formal role in the final decision.
Berkeley County Council on April 2025 approved a design‑build contract with the previously selected RFP winner (identified in committee as "Sammet") for a new Berkeley County administration and judicial complex at a contract price of $89,960,158.
The council approved the contract after several amendments and debate over who would have final approval of the building’s design. County staff said the contract covers two phases: a Phase 1 design and programming portion described as “just under $6,000,000” and an ultimate construction phase described as roughly $84,000,000, for a combined advertised contract of $89,960,158. County staff told council that $95,000,000 had been allocated in the county budget for the project and that a $10,000,000 state…
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