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State of South Carolina Request for Proposal Amendment 2 Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400028906 11/18/2025

MELISSA MIMS

803-822-3597 melissamims@midlandstech.edu

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PURCHASING OFFICE

1260 Lexington Drive West Columbia SC 29170-2176

DESCRIPTION: Branded Apparel with Microsite

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: Midlands Technical College

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

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 12/04/2025 10:00 AM (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 10/30/2025 2:00 PM (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: 1 Technical Proposal, 1 Business Proposal & 1 Redacted Copy

CONFERENCE TYPE: Not Applicable

DATE & TIME:

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions) LOCATION: Not Applicable

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

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(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): On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina General Assembly rewrote the law governing preferences available to in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US end products. This law appears in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A summary of the new preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences . ALL THE PREFERENCES MUST BE CLAIMED AND ARE APPLIED BY LINE ITEM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER AWARD IS MADE BY ITEM OR LOT. VENDORS ARE CAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE STATUTE BEFORE CLAIMING ANY PREFERENCES. THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY HAVE CHANGED. IF YOU REQUEST A PREFERENCE, YOU ARE CERTIFYING THAT YOUR OFFER QUALIFIES FOR THE PREFERENCE YOU'VE CLAIMED. IMPROPERLY REQUESTING A PREFERENCE CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. [11-35-1524(E)(4)&(6)]

PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE: Please provide the address and phone number for your in-state office in the space provided below. An in-state office is necessary to claim either the Resident Vendor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(i)&(ii)) or the Resident Contractor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(iii)). Accordingly, you must provide this information to qualify for the preference. An in-state office is not required, but can be beneficial, if you are claiming the Resident Subcontractor Preference (11-35-1524(D)).

____In-State Office Address same as Home Office Address ____In-State Office Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

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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] This amendment is being issued to change the following information:

Opening date modified to read: December 4, 2025 @ 10 am

Award Posting date modified to read: December 12, 2025

1. Vendors are being asked about pricing for several items. There so many variations/styles within the different catagories. An example would be polos-Drifit, Cotton and Blends. Prices would also vary based on the Brand Answer: The specifications are being revised in this amendment.

2. Decoration Method-Screen Printing or Embroidery. There is a cost difference. The number of colors in a design and the stitch count effect cost.

Answer: See Answer to Question 5

3. Prices are also determined by the quantities being ordered. The per shirt cost on 100 shirts is more than the per shirt cost of 500 Answer: Refer to Section 4 – Criteria 3 – Pricing and Value

4. Could you please confirm whether any decoration details (such as logo placement, number of print locations, or preferred methods) are available?

Answer: See Answer to Question 5

5. Is there a preference between print and embroidery?

Answer:

Performance Unisex Polo - Embroidered left breast pocket using vertical or horizontal prime logo) Unisex Vest - Embroidered left breast pocket using vertical or horizontal prime logo Comfortable Short Sleeve T-Shirt - Printed front center chest only using technique decided by vendor with vertical or horizontal Maverick logo Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt - Printed front and back using technique decided by vendor with vertical or horizontal Maverick logo Ball Cap - Color(s), style, and technique designed by vendor Hoodie - Color(s), style, and technique designed by vendor

SAMPLES – Free samples are required for evaluation. Failure to provide a sample will result in the rejection of your offer. You must send your sample to the Procurement Officer under separate cover, mark the solicitation number on the outside of the shipping carton, and tag each sample with your name and other pertinent information. The Procurement Officer must receive your samples prior to the opening date.

Six types of apparel that demonstrate product quality:

· Performance unisex Polo

· Light-weight Vest

· Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt

· Performance Long Sleeve T-Shirt

· Golf Hat

· Mid-weight Hoodie

SAMPLES REVISED TO READ:

SAMPLES – Free samples are required for evaluation. Failure to provide a sample will result in the rejection of your offer. You must send your sample to the Procurement Officer under separate cover, mark the solicitation number on the outside of the shipping carton, and tag each sample with your name and other pertinent information. The Procurement Officer must receive your samples prior to the opening date.

Samples are for evaluation purposes. Each sample will be evaluated on quality. MTC reserves the right to purchase other items from vendor.

Performance Material Unisex Polo (Price not to exceed $35) (embroidered left breast pocket using vertical or horizontal prime logo)

· Fabric: 4.4-oz polyester pique

· Moisture-wicking

· Rib-knit curl-free collar

· Three-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons

· Set-in sleeves

· Rolled forward shoulder seams

· Open cuffs

· Drop tail hem

· Side vents

· Double-needle stitching at cuffs and hem

· Silky soft handfeel

Puff Material Unisex Vest (Price not to exceed $50)

(embroidered left breast pocket using vertical or horizontal prime logo)

· 6 oz. 100% polyester shell with polyfill

· Hidden zippered chest pocket

· Reverse coil zipper

· Interior storm flap

· Interior zippered pocket

· Front zippered pockets

· Open hem with adjustable drawcord and toggles Comfortable Cotton/Blend Short Sleeve T-Shirt (Price not to exceed $20)

(printed front center chest only using technique decided by vendor with vertical or horizontal Maverick logo)

· Fabric: 5.4-oz 50/50 recycled cotton/recycled polyester blend

· Crewneck

· Rib-knit collar

· Set-in sleeves

· Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

· Open cuffs and hem

Performance Material Long Sleeve T-Shirt (Price not to exceed $40)

(printed front center using technique decided by vendor with vertical or horizontal Maverick logo)

· Fabric: 5-oz 95/5 polyester/spandex jersey blend

· Moisture-wicking

· Crewneck collar

· Long, raglan sleeves

Trucker Style Snap-Back, Mesh-Back Hat (Price not to exceed $40)

(color(s), style, and technique designed by vendor with vertical or horizontal Maverick logo)

Comfortable Cotton/Blend Hoodie

(color(s), style, and technique designed by vendor with vertical or horizontal Maverick logo)

· Fabric: 9-oz 50/50 cotton/polyester fleece blend

· Moisture-wicking

· Pill-resistant

· Hoodie

· Double layer hood

· Drawstrings at hood

· Pouch pocket

· Set-in sleeves

· Double-needle stitching

· Rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex

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