WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University is created and established as a body corporate for the purpose of effectuating the educational mission of Winthrop University; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Winthrop University Board of Trustees Bylaws art. VIII, §2, the Finance Committee has the responsibility to consider, in collaboration with the Strategic Planning and Facilities Committee, any needed revision(s) of institutional capital planning and any new construction or renovation projects with costs exceeding $250,000; and
WHEREAS, the Dacus and Dinkins renovations are among the administration’s plan to enhance key campus buildings for safety and a better campus experience; and
WHEREAS, the two architect firms selected, McMillan Pazdan Smith for Dacus and Cooper Carry for Dinkins, were chosen following the Office of State Engineers selection process; and
WHEREAS, the funding source is the State of South Carolina with the available project budget sufficient to fund the scope of work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees hereby approves the administration’s plan to proceed with McMillan Pazdan Smith for Dacus with a base scope of $299,557 and Cooper Carry for Dinkins with a base scope not to exceed $280,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall certify that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved this resolution on the 18th day of December, 2025, in a regularly scheduled meeting. Such resolution shall be maintained and publicly posted by the Secretary of the Board at the time and in the manner required by law.
