Amendment 1.docx

SAP

State of South Carolina

Amendment 1 (Only items highlighted or Q & A are subject to additional questions.)

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400021731 08/26/2021

STEPHEN TAYLOR

8037372772 staylor@mmo.sc.gov SFAA, Div. of Procurement Services, MMO PO Box 101103 Columbia SC 29211

DESCRIPTION: Fire Sprinkler Testing and Inspections

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: South Carolina State University

SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 09/23/2021 @ 11:00 AM EST (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 08/26/2021 @ 03:00 PM EST (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) Online Submission in SCEIS with Cover Pages 1 & 2

CONFERENCE TYPE: Non Mandatory

DATE & TIME: 08/26/2021 10:00 AM EST

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions) LOCATION: Microsoft Teams Online Meeting

Pre-Bid Conference Link

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 thirty (30) 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)

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See "Discount for Prompt Payment" clause)

PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009): Preferences do not apply to Invitation for Bids per SC Consolidated Procurement Code Section 11-35-1524, E (3)

PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE: Preferences do not apply to Invitation for Bids per SC Consolidated Procurement Code Section 11-35-1524, 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

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]

Questions and Answers:

1. Year 1 (2022) Three Year Fire Sprinkler Inspections The above on this is what you guys have listed for pricing on a 3 year sprinkler inspection. Is this you guys wanting a 3 year internal inspection done on this?

Agency Response: Three-year inspections should consist of checking for air leaks on the dry systems and shall include any other requirements outlined in the most current edition of NFPA 25.

2. Year 1 (2022) Five Year Fire Sprinkler Inspections The above on this is what you guys have listed for pricing on a 5 year sprinkler inspection. Is this for a 5 year internal inspection?

Agency Response: Five-year inspections should consist of checking internal piping for obstructions, corrosion, or anything thing that may cause the system not to operate properly. The five-year testing shall include any other requirements outlined in the most current edition of NFPA 25.

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