MC Riley Sports Complex

Beaufort County, SC - Capital Projects/Facilities has issued request for qualification, solicitation 102826.

Beaufort County is seeking qualified design professionals to assist in the development and implementation of an updated master plan and Phase 1 improvements for the MC Riley Sports Complex. The existing County scope establishes a planned program of three natural-grass lighted ball fields, a small maintenance building, a centralized building with restrooms, concession stand, meeting room and office, walkways, six pickleball courts, additional parking and seating areas.

MC Riley Park—also known as the Michael C. Riley Sports Complex—is a 12.5‑acre community recreation facility located at 185 Goethe Road in Bluffton, SC, managed by Beaufort County Parks & Recreation. Named in honor of Michael C. Riley (1873–1966), a pioneering African‑American educator, civic leader, and the first Black trustee of Beaufort County School District #2, the park sits adjacent to the historic site of the Michael C. Riley Schools, which served Bluffton’s African‑American community from the early 20th century through desegregation in 1970. Current amenities include three baseball fields, a covered outdoor basketball court, two batting cages, restrooms, and multi-use trails that accommodate walkers, runners, and informal sports. Geographically, the park lies in southern Beaufort County, nearby notable landmarks such as Saint Joseph’s Park and Bluffton Branch Library, approximately seven miles from Hilton Head Island.

Responses are due October 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT at Please email victoria.moyer@bcgov.net for your TEAMS invitation..

Commodity categories: Architect Services, Professional; Buildings - Architectural Design; Environmental - Architectural; General Construction - Architectural; Landscape Architecture; Land Development and Planning - Architectural; Architectural Consulting.

Contact: Stephen Barnes, Facilities Management (stephen.barnes@bcgov.net, (843) 255-2701).

1 document is attached to the notice: 09292021-Concept-A-revision_MC Riley.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bcgov/projects/302151. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.