Planning, Design & Construction

Deviations & Procurement

If unique project conditions justify deviations from these Standards, the Project Manager must submit a Deviation Request, with justification, through the A/E Standards Deviation Portal early in project design to allow adequate review time. Approval of a deviation request applies only to design standards and does not constitute approval of procurement actions, contract modifications, or scope changes under the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. All procurement related matters must follow the South Carolina Procurement Code and University Procurement procedures.

Compliance with these Standards does not replace or override procurement requirements under South Carolina law §11353220. Architect and engineer selection is conducted exclusively by designated procurement personnel using the State’s qualifications-based selection process.