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State of South Carolina
Invitation For Bid
Solicitation:
Date Issued:
Procurement Officer:
E-Mail Address:
Mailing Address:
5400030054
08/12/2026
KENESHA ATKINSON
Kenesha.Atkinson@des.sc.gov
SC Dept. of Environmental Services
Attn: Procurement
2600 Bull Street
Columbia SC 29201-2104
DESCRIPTION: Radiation Protection Licensing Support
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Dept of Environmental Services
SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov
SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 09/16/2026 2:30 PM ET (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)
QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 08/26/2026 12:00 PM ET (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) on-line submission and One (1) Redacted Copy Submitted
On-line
Initial here if NO redacted copy is necessary_________________
CONFERENCE TYPE: Not Applicable
DATE & TIME:
(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)
LOCATION: Not Applicable
AWARD &
AMENDMENTS
Award will be posted on 09/23/2026. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any related
notices will be posted at the following web address: http://www.procurement.sc.gov
You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the
Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See
"Signing Your Offer" provision.)
NAME OF OFFEROR
(full legal name of business submitting the offer)
Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with,
the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be
a single and distinct legal entity.
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- Title
- Radiation Protection Licensing Support
- Agency
- SC Dept. of Environmental Serv
- Due Date Raw
- 09/16/2026 02:30:00 PM
- Solicit Number
- 5400030054
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SAP
State of South Carolina
Invitation For Bid
Solicitation:
Date Issued:
Procurement Officer:
E-Mail Address:
Mailing Address:
5400030054
08/12/2026
KENESHA ATKINSON
Kenesha.Atkinson@des.sc.gov
SC Dept. of Environmental Services
Attn: Procurement
2600 Bull Street
Columbia SC 29201-2104
DESCRIPTION: Radiation Protection Licensing Support
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Dept of Environmental Services
SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov
SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 09/16/2026 2:30 PM ET (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)
QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 08/26/2026 12:00 PM ET (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) on-line submission and One (1) Redacted Copy Submitted
On-line
Initial here if NO redacted copy is necessary_________________
CONFERENCE TYPE: Not Applicable
DATE & TIME:
(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)
LOCATION: Not Applicable
AWARD &
AMENDMENTS
Award will be posted on 09/23/2026. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any related
notices will be posted at the following web address: http://www.procurement.sc.gov
You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the
Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See
"Signing Your Offer" provision.)
NAME OF OFFEROR
(full legal name of business submitting the offer)
Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with,
the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be
a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the name of a branch office or
a division of a larger entity if the branch or division is not a separate legal
entity, i.e., a separate corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)
DATE SIGNED
TITLE
(business title of person signing above)
STATE VENDOR NO.
(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)
PRINTED NAME
(printed name of person signing above)
STATE OF INCORPORATION
(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)
OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)
___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other_____________________________
___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) ___ Corporation (tax-exempt) ___ Government entity (federal, state, or local)
COVER PAGE - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)
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SAP
SAP
PAGE TWO
(Return Page Two with Your Offer)
HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home office /
principal place of business)
NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement and contract
related notices should be sent.) (See "Notice" clause)
_________________________________________________ Area Code -
Number - Extension Facsimile
_________________________________________________ E-mail
Address
PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will be sent.)
(See "Payment" clause)
____Payment Address same as Home Office Address
____Payment Address same as Notice Address (check only one)
ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will be sent)
(See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents" clauses)
____Order Address same as Home Office Address
____Order Address same as Notice Address (check only one)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments to Solicitation" Provision)
Amendment No. Amendment Issue
Date
Amendment No. Amendment Issue
Date
Amendment No. Amendment Issue
Date
Amendment No. Amendment Issue
Date
DISCOUNT FOR
PROMPT PAYMENT
(See "Discount for Prompt
Payment" clause)
10 Calendar Days (%) 20 Calendar Days (%) 30 Calendar Days (%) _____Calendar Days (%)
**PREFERENCES ARE NOT APPLICABLE**
[§11-35-1524(E)(2)]
**PREFERENCES ARE NOT APPLICABLE**
[§11-35-1524(E)(2)]
____In-State Office Address same as Home Office Address ____In-State Office Address same as Notice Address (check only one)
PAGE TWO (SEP 2009) End of PAGE TWO
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Table of Contents
I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION....................................................................................................................................................... 6
ACQUIRE SERVICES (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................................... 6
MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................... 6
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 7
DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (MAY 2024) ............................................................................................. 7
AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004) ..................................................................................................................... 7
AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015) ......................................................................................................................................... 7
AWARD NOTIFICATION (APR 2024) ..................................................................................................................................... 7
BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004) ......................................................................................................... 8
BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................................................. 8
BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004) .......................................................................................................................... 8
CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 2024) ................................................................................. 8
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004)......................................... 9
CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................... 9
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (APR 2024) ......................................... 9
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) .......................................................................................................... 10
DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004) ...................................................................................................... 10
DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015) ........................................................................................................................................... 10
ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008)....................................................................................................................................... 10
OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004) ............................................................................................................................... 10
PRICING (MAR 2024) ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015)...................................................................................................................... 11
PROTESTS (MAR 2024) ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015) ....................................................................................... 11
PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004) ............................................................................................................................................ 11
QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (MODIFIED) ....................................................................................................................... 11
REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004) ............................................................................................................................ 12
RESPONSIVENESS (MAR 2024) .......................................................................................................................................... 12
SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004) ..................................................................................................................................... 12
STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................................................. 12
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BID / PROPOSAL and SUBMITTING CONFIDENTIAL DATA (FEB 2021) .......................................... 12
SUBMITTING A PAPER OFFER OR MODIFICATION (MAR 2015) ........................................................................................ 13
VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (MAR 2024).......................................................................................................... 13
WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) .................................................................................................... 13
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- B. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 15
ON-LINE BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS (MAR 2015)................................................................................................................. 15
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PROTEST - CPO - MMO ADDRESS (MAR 2024) .................................................................................................................. 15
UNIT PRICES REQUIRED (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................................. 15
III. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 16
DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE LOCATION -- SPECIFIED (JAN 2006)......................................................................................... 18
IV. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT ..................................................................................................................... 19
INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT -- GENERAL (MAR 2015)............................................................................... 19
V. QUALIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................ 20
QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFEROR (MAR 2015) ...................................................................................................................... 20
QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED INFORMATION (MAR 2015) .............................................................................................. 20
SUBCONTRACTOR -- IDENTIFICATION (FEB 2015) ............................................................................................................. 20
VI. AWARD CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
AWARD CRITERIA -- BIDS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................................ 21
AWARD TO ONE OFFEROR (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................................. 21
COMPETITION FROM PUBLIC ENTITIES (JAN 2006) .......................................................................................................... 21
UNIT PRICE GOVERNS (JAN 2006) ..................................................................................................................................... 21
VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- A. GENERAL........................................................................................................................ 22
ASSIGNMENT, NOVATION, AND CHANGE OF NAME, IDENTITY, OR STRUCTURE (FEB 2015) ............................................ 22
BANKRUPTCY - GENERAL (FEB 2015) ................................................................................................................................ 22
CHOICE-OF-LAW (JAN 2006).............................................................................................................................................. 22
CONTRACT AWARDED PURSUANT TO CODE (MAR 2024):................................................................................................ 22
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (MAY 2024) ................................................................................... 22
DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................ 23
EFT INFORMATION (APR 2024) ......................................................................................................................................... 23
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (JAN 2006) ..................................................................................................................................... 23
FALSE CLAIMS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................................................. 23
FIXED PRICING REQUIRED (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................... 23
NO INDEMNITY OR DEFENSE (FEB 2015) .......................................................................................................................... 24
NOTICE (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
OPEN TRADE (JUN 2015) ................................................................................................................................................... 24
ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (JUL 2023) ..................................................................................................... 24
PAYMENT and INTEREST (FEB 2021) ................................................................................................................................. 24
PUBLICITY (JAN 2006)........................................................................................................................................................ 24
PURCHASE ORDERS (JAN 2006)......................................................................................................................................... 25
SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................ 25
TAXES (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
TERMINATION DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (JAN 2006) ....................................................................................... 25
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................. 25
WAIVER (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
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VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- B. SPECIAL .......................................................................................................................... 26
CHANGES (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................................. 26
CONTRACT LIMITATIONS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................................. 26
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE - GENERAL (FEB 2015) ......................................................................................... 26
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................. 27
CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION -- GENERAL (JAN 2006)....................................................................................................... 27
DEFAULT (JAN 2006) .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
ESTIMATED QUANTITY -- UNKNOWN (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................. 29
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (NOV 2008) ................................................................................................................................. 29
INDEMNIFICATION-THIRD PARTY CLAIMS - GENERAL (NOV 2011) ................................................................................... 29
LICENSES AND PERMITS (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................................. 29
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................................................... 29
PRICE ADJUSTMENT - LIMITED -- AFTER INITIAL TERM ONLY (JAN 2006)......................................................................... 30
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS -- LIMITED BY CPI "OTHER GOODS and SERVICES" (JAN 2006) ...................................................... 30
PRICING DATA -- AUDIT -- INSPECTION (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................... 30
RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................................... 30
TERM OF CONTRACT -- EFFECTIVE DATE / INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD (JAN 2006) .......................................................... 30
TERM OF CONTRACT -- OPTION TO RENEW (FEB 2021) ................................................................................................... 30
TERM OF CONTRACT -- TERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR (JAN 2006) ............................................................................... 31
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY / INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACTS (JAN 2006) .............. 31
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................. 31
SECTION VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS – C. SCDES’S SPECIAL CLAUSES............................................................................... 32
PREVENTING AND REPORTING FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE (SCDES – AUG 2024) .......................................................... 32
VIII. BIDDING SCHEDULE / PRICE-BUSINESS PROPOSAL ....................................................................................................... 33
BIDDING SCHEDULE (NOV 2007)....................................................................................................................................... 33
IX. ATTACHMENTS TO SOLICITATION ..................................................................................................................................... 36
IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE - NONRESIDENTS ONLY ............................................................................................................. 37
OFFEROR'S CHECKLIST (JUN 2007) .................................................................................................................................... 38
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I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION
The State of South Carolina, Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is seeking qualified offerors to support the Division of
Radioactive Material Licensing and Compliance in the review of radioactive materials licensing applications.
ACQUIRE SERVICES (JAN 2006)
The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire services complying with the enclosed description and/or specifications and conditions.
[01-1010-1]
MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006)
Start date: 10/01/2026 End date: 09/30/2031
Dates provided are estimates only. Any resulting contract will begin on the date specified in the notice of award. See clause entitled
"Term of Contract - Effective Date/Initial Contract Period". [01-1040-1]
The initial term of the resulting contract will be for one (1) year with four (4) one-year option to renew for a maximum contract life of
five (5) years.
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II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (MAY 2024)
CLAUSE HEADINGS USED IN THIS SOLICITATION ARE FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE USED TO
CONSTRUE MEANING OR INTENT. EVEN IF NOT CAPITALIZED, THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO ALL
PARTS OF THE SOLICITATION, UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE.
AMENDMENT means a document issued to supplement the original solicitation document.
AUTHORITY means the State Fiscal Accountability Authority or its successor in interest.
BUSINESS means any corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, or any other legal
entity. [11-35-310(3)]
CHANGE ORDER means any written alteration in specifications, delivery point, rate of delivery, period of performance, price,
quantity, or other provisions of any contract accomplished by mutual agreement of the parties to the contract. [11-35-310(5)]
CONTRACT See clause entitled Contract Documents & Order of Precedence.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION means a written order signed by the procurement officer, directing the contractor to make changes
which the clause of the contract titled “Changes,” if included herein, authorizes the Procurement Officer to order without the consent
of the contractor. [11-35-310(9)]
CONTRACTOR means the Offeror receiving an award as a result of this solicitation.
COVER PAGE means the top page of the original solicitation on which the solicitation is identified by number. Offerors are cautioned
that Amendments may modify information provided on the Cover Page.
OFFER means the bid or proposal submitted in response this solicitation. The terms Bid and Proposal are used interchangeably with
the term Offer.
OFFEROR means the single legal entity submitting the offer. The term Bidder is used interchangeably with the term Offeror. See
bidding provisions entitled Signing Your Offer and Bid/Proposal As Offer To Contract.
PAGE TWO means the second page of the original solicitation, which is labeled Page Two.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER means the person, or his successor, identified as such on either the Cover Page, an amendment, or an
award notice.
YOU and YOUR means Offeror.
SOLICITATION means this document, including all its parts, attachments, and any Amendments.
STATE means the Using Governmental Unit(s) identified on the Cover Page.
SUBCONTRACTOR means any person you contract with to perform or provide any part of the work.
US or WE means the using governmental unit.
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT means the unit(s) of government identified as such on the Cover Page. If the Cover Page identifies
the Using Governmental Unit as “Statewide Contract,” either optional or mandatory, the phrase “Using Governmental Unit” means
any South Carolina Public Procurement Unit [11-35-4610(5)] that has submitted a Purchase Order to you pursuant to the contract
resulting from this solicitation. Reference the clauses titled “Purchase Orders” and “Statewide Contract.”
WORK means all labor, materials, equipment, services, or property of any type, provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill
the Contractor’s obligations under the Contract.
[02-2A003-4]
AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004)
(a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors should monitor the following
web site for the issuance of Amendments: www.procurement.sc.gov (b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this
solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for
this purpose on Page Two, (3) by letter, or (4) by submitting a bid that indicates in some way that the bidder received the amendment.
(c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. [02-2A005-1]
AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015)
All authority regarding this procurement is vested solely with the responsible Procurement Officer. Unless specifically delegated in
writing, the Procurement Officer is the only government official authorized to bind the government with regard to this procurement or
the resulting contract. [02-2A007-1]
AWARD NOTIFICATION (APR 2024)
Notice regarding any award, cancellation of award, or extension of award will be posted at the location and on the date specified on
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the Cover Page or, if applicable, the most recent notice of extension of award. Should the contract resulting from this Solicitation have
a total or potential value more than one hundred thousand dollars, such notice will be sent electronically to all Offerors responding to
the Solicitation. Unless a written notice of intent to protest is timely filed pursuant to Section 11-35-4210(1)(b) or the award is
otherwise suspended or canceled, the award will be effective on the calendar day (including weekends and holidays) immediately
following the seventh business day after such notice is given. [02-2A010-3]
BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004)
By submitting Your Bid or Proposal, You are offering to enter into a contract with the Using Governmental Unit(s). Without further
action by either party, a binding contract shall result upon final award. Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be
formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror on the Cover Page. An Offer may be submitted by only one legal entity; "joint bids"
are not allowed. [02-2A015-1]
BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004)
In order to withdraw Your Offer after the minimum period specified on the Cover Page, You must notify the Procurement Officer in
writing. [02-2A020-1]
BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004)
Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language and in US dollars, unless otherwise permitted by the
Solicitation. [02-2A025-1]
CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (APR 2024)
GIVING FALSE, MISLEADING, OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON THIS CERTIFICATION MAY RENDER YOU
SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION UNDER SECTION 16-9-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS AND OTHER
APPLICABLE LAWS.
(a) By submitting an offer, the offeror certifies that-
(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation,
communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to-
(i) Those prices;
(ii) The intention to submit an offer; or
(iii) The methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered.
(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other
offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated
solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and
(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the
purpose of restricting competition.
(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory-
(1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the
signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification; or
(2)(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the offeror's principals in certifying that those principals have not
participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification [As used in this
subdivision (b)(2)(i), the term "principals" means the person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices
offered in this bid or proposal];
(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals referenced in subdivision (b)(2)(i) of this certification have not
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participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification; and
(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of
this certification
(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies paragraph (a)(2) of this certification, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement
setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure. [02-2A032-2]
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004)
(a) (1) By submitting an Offer, Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-
(i) Offeror and/or any of its Principals-
(A) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any state or
federal agency;
(B) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for:
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or
local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen
property; and
(C) Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the
offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.
(ii) Offeror has not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any public
(Federal, state, or local) entity.
(2) "Principals," for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons having primary
management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary,
division, or business segment, and similar positions).
(b) Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Procurement Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, Offeror learns
that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
(c) If Offeror is unable to certify the representations stated in paragraphs (a)(1), Offer must submit a written explanation regarding its
inability to make the certification. The certification will be considered in connection with a review of the Offeror's responsibility.
Failure of the Offeror to furnish additional information as requested by the Procurement Officer may render the Offeror
nonresponsible.
(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good
faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to
exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when
making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly or in bad faith rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to
other remedies available to the State, the Procurement Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.
[02-2A035-1]
CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006)
The South Carolina Code of Laws, including the Consolidated Procurement Code, is available at:
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/statmast.php
The South Carolina Regulations are available at:
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/statmast.php
[02-2A040-2]
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (APR 2024)
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("OCI FAQ for Contractors" is available at www.procurement.sc.gov)
(a) You certify that, after reasonable inquiry, to the best of your knowledge and belief: (1) your offer identifies any services that
relate to either this solicitation or the work and that have already been performed by you, a proposed subcontractor, or an affiliated
business or consultant of either; and (2) there are no relevant facts or circumstances that may give rise to an actual or potential
organizational conflict of interest, as defined in S.C. Code Ann. Reg. 19-445.2127, or that your offer identifies and explains any unfair
competitive advantage you may have in competing for the proposed contract and any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may
arise from your participation in this competition or your receipt of an award.
(b) If you, a proposed subcontractor, or an affiliated business or consultant of either, have an unfair competitive advantage or an
actual or potential conflict of interest, the State may withhold award. Before withholding award on these grounds, the State will notify
you of the concerns and provide a reasonable opportunity for you to respond. The State may consider efforts to avoid or mitigate such
concerns, including restrictions on future activities.
(c) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which the State will rely when
considering your offer for award. [02-2A047-3]
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004)
Any offer received after the Procurement Officer of the governmental body or his designee has declared that the time set for opening
has arrived, shall be rejected unless the offer has been delivered to the designated purchasing office or the governmental body's mail
room which services that purchasing office prior to the opening. [R.19-445.2070(G)] [02-2A050-1]
DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004)
By submitting an Offer, Contractor certifies that, if awarded a contract, Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of The
Drug-free Workplace Act, Title 44, Chapter 107 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended. [02-2A065-1]
DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015)
Offeror, by submitting an Offer, represents that it has read and understands the Solicitation and that its Offer is made in compliance
with the Solicitation. Offerors are expected to examine the Solicitation thoroughly and should request an explanation of any
ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the Solicitation. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror's risk.
All ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the Solicitation shall be interpreted to require the better
quality or greater quantity of work and/or materials, unless otherwise directed by amendment. Offeror assumes responsibility for any
patent ambiguity in the Solicitation that Offeror does not bring to the State's attention. See clause entitled "Questions from Offerors."
[02-2A070-2]
ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008)
By submitting an offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror has and will comply with, and has not, and will not, induce a person to
violate Title 8, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended (ethics act). The following statutes require special
attention: Section 8-13-700, regarding use of official position for financial gain; Section 8-13-705, regarding gifts to influence action
of public official; Section 8-13-720, regarding offering money for advice or assistance of public official; Sections 8-13-755 and 8-13-
760, regarding restrictions on employment by former public official; Section 8-13-775, prohibiting public official with economic
interests from acting on contracts; Section 8-13-790, regarding recovery of kickbacks; Section 8-13-1150, regarding statements to be
filed by consultants; and Section 8-13-1342, regarding restrictions on contributions by contractor to candidate who participated in
awarding of contract. The state may rescind any contract and recover all amounts expended as a result of any action taken in violation
of this provision. If contractor participates, directly or indirectly, in the evaluation or award of public contracts, including without
limitation, change orders or task orders regarding a public contract, contractor shall, if required by law to file such a statement,
provide the statement required by Section 8-13-1150 to the procurement officer at the same time the law requires the statement to be
filed. [02-2A075-2]
OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004)
Do not include any sales or use taxes in Your price that the State may be required to pay. [02-2A080-1]
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PRICING (MAR 2024)
(a) Fixed Price. If a fixed price is required, award will not be made on an Offer if the total possible price to the State cannot be
determined. (b) Price Reasonableness: Any offer may be rejected if the Procurement Officer determines in writing that it is
unreasonable as to price. (c) Unbalanced Pricing. The State will analyze all offers with separately priced line items or subline items to
determine if the prices are unbalanced. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or
more line items is significantly over or understated. The responsible procurement officer may reject an offer as unreasonably priced if
she determines that unbalanced pricing increases performance risk (e.g., it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an
advance payment) or could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. S.C. Code Ann. Reg. 19-445.2122C. [02-2A082-2]
OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015)
By submitting an Offer, Offeror represents that Offeror is not currently engaged in the boycott of a person or an entity based in or
doing business with a jurisdiction with whom South Carolina can enjoy open trade, as defined in SC Code Section 11-35-5300. [02-
2A083-1]
PROTESTS (MAR 2024)
If you are aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided
in Section 11-35-4210. To protest the solicitation or an amendment, your written protest must be received within fifteen Days of the
date the applicable solicitation document is issued. To protest an award, (i) written notice of your intent to protest must be received
within seven Business Days of the date the award notice is posted, and (ii) your actual written protest must be received within fifteen
Days of the date the award notice is posted. Time periods are computed in accordance with Section 11-35-310(13) and the definitions
for Day and Business Day. Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement
Officer (CPO). See clause enti
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