Amendment #1.docx

State of South Carolina

Invitation for Bid Amendment #1 Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400027881 2/4/2025 Andy Bowman, CPPB 803-734-3933 bowmana@dnr.sc.gov SC Department of Natural Resources Attn: Procurement Services Room 142 Columbia SC 29201

DESCRIPTION : Fish Rulers

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 1000 Assembly Street, Room 142 Columbia SC 29201

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

SC Department of Natural Resources 1000 Assembly Street, Room 142 Columbia SC 29201

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 2/25/2025 10:00 am e.s.t. (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 2/4/2025 12 Noon e.s.t. (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: (1) hard copy delivered OR mailed to the above address OR submitted online thru the sceis portal system. No emails or faxed responses will be accepted.

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 Questions and Answers:

1. Do you have the artwork for us to view? If so, could you please make it available?

Answer: Yes, artwork is posted on www.procurement.sc.gov with Amendment #1

2. Is there a current Bid Tabulation for this product? If so, could you please make it available, indicating the current price being paid and the current Vendor?

Answer: Previously this was not bid out—quotes were gathered for the annual printing. 2024 cost for Saltwater only 45,000 rulers @ $21,420 and 2023 cost for only Freshwater rulers was $4,800 for 6,000. These are only printed when the legislators complete their session and funding is available.

3. When can we expect the 1st order, post award, and is there a minimum initial quantity that will be ordered?

Answer: The first order will be in July 2025, estimated as in scope of work 225,000 Salt Water Rulers and 6,000 Fresh Water Rulers.

4. I am reaching out regarding the Fishing Ruler Solicitation (5400027881) and would like to confirm the minimum order quantity per purchase order for both freshwater and saltwater rulers. While the estimated annual quantities are provided in the solicitation, we would appreciate clarification on the minimum quantity required per order.

Answer: There is NO minimum order, the number is as estimated as in scope of work-- 225,000 Salt Water Rulers and 6,000 Fresh Water Rulers.

5. As stated in the solicitation, “The quantity represents the estimated total for the maximum (5) five-year contract.” We would like to confirm if there are any specific minimum order requirements per purchase order within this contract period.

Answer: There is NO minimum order, the number is as estimated as in scope of work ---225,000 Salt Water Rulers and 6,000 Fresh Water Rulers.

6. Additionally, if there are any specific ordering requirements or batch sizes we should be aware of, please let us know.

Answer: All requirements are listed in the solicitation .

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged