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State of South Carolina
Request for Proposal
Solicitation:
Date Issued:
Procurement Officer:
Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Mailing Address:
5400030281
10/13/2026
BRYANNA MCCAIN
(803)832-8118
bnmccain@ed.sc.gov
SC Department of Education
Attn: Procurement Office
849 Learning Lane
West Columbia SC 29172-3171
DESCRIPTION: Student Transportation Assessment and Review
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Department of Education Admin
SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov
SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 01/07/2027 11:00:00 AM EST (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)
QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 11/06/2027 11:00:00 AM EST (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) Original Hardcopy marked "Original", Ten (10) Hardcopies
marked "Copy", One (1) Redacted Copy via electronic media marked "Redacted", (See “Submitting Redacted
Offers” provision Section IV, “Submitting Confidential Information” Section II.A., & “Electronic Copies-Required Media
and Format” provision Section II. B.)
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 01/29/2027. 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 ninety (90) calendar days after the Opening Date.
- Listing
- Title
- STUDENT TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT AND RE
- Agency
- Education
- Due Date Raw
- 01/07/2027 11:00:00 AM
- Solicit Number
- 5400030281
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- SAP
State of South Carolina
Request for Proposal
Solicitation:
Date Issued:
Procurement Officer:
Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Mailing Address:
5400030281
10/13/2026
BRYANNA MCCAIN
(803)832-8118
bnmccain@ed.sc.gov
SC Department of Education
Attn: Procurement Office
849 Learning Lane
West Columbia SC 29172-3171
DESCRIPTION: Student Transportation Assessment and Review
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Department of Education Admin
SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov
SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 01/07/2027 11:00:00 AM EST (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)
QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 11/06/2027 11:00:00 AM EST (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) Original Hardcopy marked "Original", Ten (10) Hardcopies
marked "Copy", One (1) Redacted Copy via electronic media marked "Redacted", (See “Submitting Redacted
Offers” provision Section IV, “Submitting Confidential Information” Section II.A., & “Electronic Copies-Required Media
and Format” provision Section II. B.)
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 01/29/2027. 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 ninety (90) 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)
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 - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009):
PREFERENCES DO NOT APPLY PER SC CONSOLIDATED CODE 11-35-24(E)(3)
PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE:
PREFERENCES DO NOT APPLY PER SC CONSOLIDATED CODE 11-35-24(E)(3)
____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
SAP
SECTION_I ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
ACQUIRE SERVICES (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................ 4
MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006) ............................................................................. 4
SECTION_IIA ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (DEC 2015) ..................................................................... 5
AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004) .................................................................................................. 5
AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015) ......................................................................................................................... 6
AWARD NOTIFICATION (FEB 2015) ..................................................................................................................... 6
BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004) ..................................................................................... 6
BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................................ 6
BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004) ......................................................................................................... 6
CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (MAY 2008) ..................................................... 6
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004) ..... 7
CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................ 8
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (FEB 2015) ....... 8
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) ........................................................................................ 8
DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004) .................................................................................. 8
DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015) ............................................................................................................................... 8
ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008) ....................................................................................................................... 9
OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................................. 9
OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015) ..................................................................................................... 9
PROTESTS (MAY 2019) ............................................................................................................................................ 9
PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015) .................................................................. 10
PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................................................. 10
QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (FEB 2015) .......................................................................................................... 10
REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004) ............................................................................................................ 11
RESPONSIVENESS/IMPROPER OFFERS (JUN 2015) ........................................................................................... 11
SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004) ....................................................................................................................... 11
STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS (JAN 2004) .................................................................................................................. 11
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BID / PROPOSAL and SUBMITTING CONFIDENTIAL DATA (FEB 2021) ............. 11
SUBMITTING A PAPER OFFER OR MODIFICATION (MAR 2015) .................................................................... 12
TAX CREDIT FOR SUBCONTRACTING WITH DISADVANTAGED SMALL BUSINESS (APR 2024) ........... 12
VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (MAY 2024) ...................................................................................... 12
WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) ................................................................................. 13
SECTION_IIB ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
CONTENTS OF OFFER (RFP) (FEB 2015) .............................................................................................................. 14
ELECTRONIC COPIES – REQUIRED MEDIA AND FORMAT (MAR 2015) ....................................................... 14
MAGNETIC MEDIA WITH DEMONSTRATIONS/PRESENTATION ................................................................... 14
ON-LINE BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS (MAR 2015) ................................................................................................ 14
OPENING PROPOSALS -- INFORMATION NOT DIVULGED (FEB 2015) ......................................................... 15
PROTEST - CPO - MMO ADDRESS (JUN 2006) ..................................................................................................... 15
UNIT PRICES REQUIRED (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................... 15
SECTION_III ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE LOCATION -- SPECIFIED (JAN 2006) ................................................................. 21
SECTION_IV ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT -- EVALUATION (JAN 2006) ................................................... 22
INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT -- GENERAL (MAR 2015) ........................................................ 23
SUBMITTING REDACTED OFFERS (MAR 2015) ................................................................................................. 23
SECTION_V .............................................................................................................................................................. 24
QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFEROR (MAR 2015) ..................................................................................................... 24
QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED INFORMATION (MAR 2015) .......................................................................... 24
SUBCONTRACTOR -- IDENTIFICATION (FEB 2015) .......................................................................................... 24
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SECTION_VI ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
AWARD CRITERIA -- PROPOSALS (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................... 25
AWARD TO ONE OFFEROR (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................ 25
COMPETITION FROM PUBLIC ENTITIES (JAN 2006) ......................................................................................... 25
DISCUSSIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS - OPTIONAL (FEB 2015) ......................................................................... 25
EVALUATION FACTORS -- PROPOSALS (JAN 2006) ......................................................................................... 25
UNIT PRICE GOVERNS (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................ 25
SECTION_VIIA ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
ASSIGNMENT, NOVATION, AND CHANGE OF NAME, IDENTITY, OR STRUCTURE (FEB 2015) .............. 26
BANKRUPTCY - GENERAL (FEB 2015) ................................................................................................................. 26
CHOICE-OF-LAW (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................................. 26
CONTRACT AWARDED PURSUANT TO CODE (MAR 2024) ............................................................................. 26
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (MAY 2024) .......................................................... 26
DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................... 27
DISPUTES (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................................... 27
EFT INFORMATION (APR 2024) ............................................................................................................................. 27
FALSE CLAIMS (JAN 2006) ..................................................................................................................................... 27
FIXED PRICING REQUIRED (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................ 28
NO INDEMNITY OR DEFENSE (FEB 2015) ........................................................................................................... 28
NOTICE (MAY 2024) ................................................................................................................................................. 28
OPEN TRADE (JUN 2015) ......................................................................................................................................... 28
ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (JUL 2023) ................................................................................ 28
PAYMENT and INTEREST (FEB 2021) .................................................................................................................... 28
PUBLICITY (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................................. 29
PURCHASE ORDERS (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................ 29
SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................... 29
TAXES (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................................................... 29
TERMINATION DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (JAN 2006) ............................................................... 30
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................ 30
WAIVER (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................................................. 30
SECTION_VIIB ......................................................................................................................................................... 31
BANKRUPTCY – GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (FEB 2015) .......................................................................... 31
CHANGES (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................................................. 31
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................ 31
CONTRACTOR’S LIABILITY INSURANCE – INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY (FEB 2015) ...... 32
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................. 33
CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION -- GENERAL (JAN 2006) ................................................................................... 33
CONTRACTOR’S USE OF STATE PROPERTY (JAN 2006) .................................................................................. 33
DEFAULT (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................................... 33
ESTIMATED QUANITY – UNKNOWN (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................... 34
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (NOV 2008) ................................................................................................................... 34
INDEMNIFICATION – THIRD PARTY CLAIMS – DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (FEB 2015) ................ 35
INDEMNIFICATION – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (JAN 2006) ....................................................................... 35
INFORMATION SECURITY – DEFINITIONS (FEB 2015) .................................................................................... 36
INFORMAITON SECURITY – SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2015) ............................................... 36
INFORMAITON SECURITY – LOCATION OF DATA (FEB 2015) ....................................................................... 37
INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE (FEB 2015) .......................................................................................... 37
INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE – STANDARDS (FEB 2015) .............................................................. 39
LICENSES AND PERMITS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................... 39
OFFSHORE CONTRACTING PROHIBITED (FEB 2015) ....................................................................................... 39
OWNERSHIP OF DATA & MATERIALS (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................ 39
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (JAN 2006) ......................................................................................................................... 39
PRICE ADJUSTMENT – LIMITED – AFTER INITIAL TERM ONLY (JAN 2006) ............................................... 40
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS -- LIMITED BY CPI "OTHER GOODS and SERVICES" (JAN 2006) ............................ 40
PRICING DATA -- AUDIT -- INSPECTION (JAN 2006) ......................................................................................... 40
RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES (JAN 2006) ..................................................................................................... 40
RESTRICTIONS ON PRESENTING TERMS OF USE OR OFFERING ADDITIONAL SERVICES (FEB 2015) 41
SERVICE PROVIDER SECURITY REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015) .................................................................... 41
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTS-SINGLE SOLICITATION (FEB 2015) ................................................... 41
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TERM OF CONTRACT -- EFFECTIVE DATE / INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD (JAN 2006) ............................. 42
TERM OF CONTRACT – OPTION TO RENEW (FEB 2021) .................................................................................. 42
TERM OF CONTRACT – TERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR (JAN 2006) ........................................................ 42
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE – INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACTS (JAN
2006) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................ 43
SECTION_VIII .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
BIDDING SCHEDULE (NOV 2007) ......................................................................................................................... 44
PRICE PROPOSAL (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................................. 44
SECTION_IX ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................................ 45
NONRESIDENT TAXPAYER REGISTRATION AFFIDAVIT INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ........................ 46
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SAP
I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION
ACQUIRE SERVICES (JAN 2006)
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain expert consulting services to evaluate the effectiveness,
efficiency, compliance, and sustainability of current student transportation programs and to identify opportunities for
operational improvements, cost savings, enhanced service delivery, and alignment with the practices of the state and South
Carolina Department of Education.
MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006)
Start date: 02/11/2027 End date: 02/10/2032.
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 State anticipates award for a one (1) year initial term, with four (4) additional one (1) year options to renew, for a
maximum potential contract for five (5) years.
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SAP
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]
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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 (MAR 2024)
Notice regarding any award, cancellation of award, or extension of award will be posted at the location and on the date
specified on 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 SCDE. 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]
AUTHORITY AS PROCUREMENT AGENT (DEC 2015)
The Procurement Officer is an employee of the Authority acting on behalf of the Using Governmental Unit(s) pursuant to the
Consolidated Procurement Code. Any contracts awarded as a result of this procurement are between the Contractor and the
Using Governmental Units(s). The Authority is not a party to such contracts, unless and to the extent that the Authority is a
using governmental unit, and bears no liability for any party’s losses arising out of or relating in any way to the contract.
[02-2A030-3]
CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (MAR 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.
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(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
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. [02-2A032-1]
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,
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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 (JUL 2023)
(“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]
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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]
MULTIPLE OFFERS (MAR 2024)
Offerors may submit more than one Offer, provided that each Offer has significant differences other than price. Each separate
Offer must satisfy all Solicitation requirements. If this solicitation is an Invitation for Bids, each separate offer must be
submitted or uploaded as a separate document and must clearly indicate that it is a separate offer. If this solicitation is a
Request for Proposals, mult
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