Attachment D1 Distributor.docx

This is a manufacturer certification attachment for a South Carolina statewide contract solicitation for microscopes, accessories, parts, supplies, consumables, and associated service offerings. The document establishes authorization requirements for distributors and dealers submitting offers on behalf of manufacturers. When a distributor or dealer serves as the offeror, the manufacturer must provide written certification on official letterhead, executed by personnel with authority to bind the manufacturer. The certification confirms that the named offeror is authorized to submit an offer and provide goods and services throughout the entire State of South Carolina under the state's solicitation terms and conditions. Proposals were due September 21, 2026.

The manufacturer's certification must acknowledge that the authorized offeror will receive and process all purchase orders from South Carolina governmental entities, collect and remit all administrative fees due to the Materials Management Office on a quarterly basis, and submit usage reports associated with administrative fees to the Materials Management Office quarterly. The certification document requires signature, printed name, title, and date of the manufacturer's representative executing the authorization, establishing clear accountability and binding authority for the distributor's representation of the manufacturer throughout the contract performance period.