Amendment #1.docx

State of South Carolina

Invitation for Bid Amendment #1 Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400029922 6/30/2026 Andy Bowman, CPPB 803-734-3933 BowmanA@dnr.sc.gov SC Department of Natural Resources Attn: Procurement Services 260D Epting Lane West Columbia SC 29172

DESCRIPTION : Remove , Prepare, Tow & Sink the Sandra Gail

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: SC Department of Natural Resources Admin

The Term "Offer" Means Your "Bid" or "Proposal". Your offer must be submitted in a sealed package. Solicitation Number & Opening Date must appear on package exterior. See "Submitting Your Paper Offer or Modification" provision.

SUBMIT YOUR SEALED OFFER TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

MAILING ADDRESS:

SC Department of Natural Resources Attn: Procurement Services 260D Epting Lane West Columbia SC 29172

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

SC Department of Natural Resources Attn: Procurement Services 260D Epting Lane West Columbia SC 29172

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 7/10/2026 10:00AM EST (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 6/23/2026 12:00PM EST: (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: Please submit online thru the Sceis portal, FEDX, UPS, or USPS to the SCDNR HQ physical address, or drop off in person at the physical address. No emails or faxed responses will be accepted.

CONFERENCE TYPE: CONFERENCE TYPE: N/A

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)

LOCATION: N/A

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

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.

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)

SQUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS - AMENDMENT (JUN 2017)

THE SOLICITATION IS AMENDED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INFORMATION OR CHANGES RESULTING FROM QUESTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN A QUESTION-AND-ANSWER FORMAT. ALL QUESTIONS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN REPRINTED BELOW. THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” SHOULD BE READ WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE QUESTIONS. THE QUESTIONS ARE INCLUDED SOLELY TO PROVIDE A CROSS-REFERENCE TO THE POTENTIAL OFFEROR THAT SUBMITTED THE QUESTION. QUESTIONS DO NOT FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT; THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” DOES. ANY RESTATEMENT OF PART OR ALL OF AN EXISTING PROVISION OF THE SOLICITATION IN AN ANSWER DOES NOT MODIFY THE ORIGINAL PROVISION EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS: UNDERLINED TEXT IS ADDED TO THE ORIGINAL PROVISON. STRICKEN TEXT IS DELETED. [02-2A097-1] THE SOLICITATION IS AMENDED AS PROVIDED HEREIN. INFORMATION OR CHANGES RESULTING FROM QUESTIONS WILL BE SHOWN IN A QUESTION-AND-ANSWER FORMAT. ALL QUESTIONS RECEIVED HAVE BEEN REPRINTED BELOW. THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” SHOULD BE READ WITHOUT REFERENCE TO THE QUESTIONS. THE QUESTIONS ARE INCLUDED SOLELY TO PROVIDE A CROSS-REFERENCE TO THE POTENTIAL OFFEROR THAT SUBMITTED THE QUESTION. QUESTIONS DO NOT FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT; THE “STATE’S RESPONSE” DOES. ANY RESTATEMENT OF PART OR ALL OF AN EXISTING PROVISION OF THE SOLICITATION IN AN ANSWER DOES NOT MODIFY THE ORIGINAL PROVISION

Following Text from the Scope of Work Has Been Updated:

Strike the section and paragraph:

The South Carolina Department of Resources Law enforcement Division is looking to remove and destroy an excavator, from the beach front of Capers Island, in Beaufort County, South Carolina.

And replace with:

The South Carolina Department of Resources Law Enforcement Division is looking to remove, prepare, tow and sink the Fishing Vessel Miss Sandra Gail from the bank in Little River, Horry County, South Carolina.

Submission deadline has been extended to:

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 7/10/2026 10:00AM EST Award posting has been extended to:

Award will be posted on 7/10/2026.

Vendor Questions and Answers:

Q1: Have any Hazmat assessments been completed? Quantity of fuel onboard?

Answer: Yes, the USCG checked for fuel at some point and advised that no fuel was onboard. However the awarded contractor will be responsible for checking and if needed removing fuel, oil, and other hazmat materials.

Q2: What are the lab testing requirements? Are there any asbestos, lead paint, or pcb containing materials expected?

Answer: No lab testing requirements are required unless new information is obtained by SCDNR. If it were to become needed SCDNR would amend or re submit the solicitation proposal.

Q3: Is there a specific reef prep standard required? Is there a written checklist for acceptance prior to towing and prior to sinking for a pass/fail cleaning inspection?

Answer: There is no written checklist but the minimum requirements that need to be met are listed in the solicitation scope of work.

Q4: Drop location to be within .1nm of the buoy, is there a specific orientation / landing tolerance for the vessel? Is a verification (rov/diver) survey required after sinking?

Answer: The vessel is expected to lay on its starboard or port side once it sinks to bottom. A verification of the orientation is not required. SCDNR will conduct an assessment at some point after the vessel is sunk.

Q5: Are there any permits provided by SCDNR? What permits are expected to be obtained?

Answer: No permits will be provided for the awarded contractor. SCDNR has the current Army Corps permit to add to the reef. Permits that may be required to clean or remove hazmat from the vessel, if needed, are the responsibility of the awarded contractor.

Q6: Are there any site remediation requirements once the vessel is off the beach?

Answer: Currently no site remediation is required by SCDNR. If DES was to require it the awarded contractor would be responsible for it. Note that all debris associated with the vessel should be removed to include any that is removed and not sunk as part of the vessel.

Q7: One, is that we understand there is a requirement to dock the vessel at a staging area to do the cleaning. Does that staging area and dockage have to be in South Carolina?

Answer: No, it does not have to be in SC

Q8: Could it possibly be located across the border in North Carolina?

Answer: Yes, the staging area can be in North Carolina

Q9: Related to that, would it be considered an acceptable alternative for it be cleaned and prepped on location where it is currently aground by bringing a boat or a small barge alongside it and removing all the fuel, lube and hazmat? Then that material can be delivered elsewhere for proper disposal.

Answer: Yes, it would be acceptable to remove fuel, lube, and hazmat by bringing a boat/barge alongside. If any spills occur it would be on the awarded contractor to follow all protocols and cleaning procedures that were deemed necessary.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged