Bid guide
How to bid on fire and HVAC work for York County’s McCelvey Center
What York County is buying
York County and Culture Heritage Museums of York County are seeking construction firms to upgrade the fire notification system and emergency lighting and replace the auditorium HVAC at the historic McCelvey Center in York, South Carolina.
This opportunity may suit firms with experience coordinating building-system upgrades and HVAC replacement in occupied or existing buildings. The solicitation specifically seeks contractors and subcontractors with at least five years of experience on similar-scale projects in existing buildings, preferably historic ones.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 26, 2026. Proposals are due November 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Submit your response through OpenGov before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline, so check the project page for the solicitation’s submission instructions.
Who this opportunity suits
This is a construction opportunity for firms able to address fire notification, emergency lighting, and auditorium HVAC work. Contractors and subcontractors must have at least five years of experience with similar-scale projects involving existing buildings; experience with historic buildings is preferred.
If you plan to use subcontractors, check that their relevant experience meets the stated threshold as well.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. A brief “just a moment” security check may appear the first time; let it finish so the project page can load.
Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also sends addenda notices, so monitor the portal for updates before submitting.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Show how your firm and proposed subcontractors meet the five-year experience requirement. Use relevant examples from similar-scale projects in existing buildings, and highlight historic-building work where you have it.
Review the plans and any addenda carefully, then make sure your response addresses each requested item. Build in time to ask questions through OpenGov and submit before 3:00 PM ET on November 24.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from York County; the original posting controls.