Amendment #1.docx

State of South Carolina

Invitation for Bid Amendment #1 Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400029034 11/10/2025 Andy Bowman, CPPB 803-734-3933 bowmana@dnr.sc.gov SC Department of Natural Resources Attn: Procurement Services Room 260 D Epting lane West Columbia SC 29172

DESCRIPTION : % of markup on chemical catalog prices

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): 12/2/2025 11:00 am e.s.t. (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 11/18/2025 12:00 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 physical address, or drop off in person at the physical address. 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

Vendor Questions and Answers :

1. We could not locate any chemical volumes per year. We see the chemicals listed, but need to know the estimated volumes required annually or monthly, etc.

Answer: Below is a list of chemicals purchased within the last 12 months, totaling $17,209.78.

2. On page 29. VIII. Bidding Schedule /Price – Business Proposal. Line Number 1:

a. Quantity: $80,000.00 (approx.. 5-year value) – This equates to $16,000/yr – correct?

i. Answer: Yes, those are estimated amounts.

ii. We understand that price adjustments cannot occur within the first year of the contract – correct? Yes, that is correct

iii. Price adjustments might occur with written notice 90 days prior to renewal date – correct? Yes, that is correct

iv. If price adjustment is denied – contractor can terminate the contract.

1. Are the four (4) statements above, correct? Yes, that is correct

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged