Amendment #1.docx

State of South Carolina

Invitation for Bid Amendment #1 Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400029848 7/16/2026 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 : MRD Pest Control Services

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): 8/12/2026 10:00 am e.s.t. (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 7/15/2026 12 Noon e.s.t. (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: Prebid DATE & TIME: 7/14/2026 11:00 am

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

LOCATION:

SCDNR MRD

217 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412, Eltzroth Building

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

Vendor Questions and Answers:

1. Can I please get a copy of all the termite quarterly and yearly renewal pricing that is included on the buildings requested in the bid?

Answer: SCNDR is currently paying various vendors the following annual costs for pest and termite services:

2. Can termite inspections be performed before bid is due?

Answer: Yes. SCDNR will allow pre-bid termite inspections of the structures in this contract on 7/24/2026. Any inspections performed will be at no cost to SCDNR. Please contact Rustin as soon as possible at 843-367-1191 to schedule a time to inspect on 7/24/26

3. If yes to number 2 , can bid due date be pushed back to allow time for inspections?

Answer: The new bid opening date shall be 8/12/26 before 10:00 am est and the new award date will be 8/13/26

4. Can Molly Mac subcontract to Mosquito Mitigators?

Answer: Yes. Subcontracting is allowed but is subject to all of the same conditions as the awarded vendor. A vendor number for the primary vendor will be required and all billing will be from the primary vendor.

5. Can we get the documents or records of preexisting termite damage?

Answer: Yes , see attached reports (in the sceis system)

6. Is there any known current termite activity?

Answer: No. We are unaware of any current termite activity in the buildings on this contract.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged