COG_Sub_W9_.pdf

This is a Substitute Form W-9 document issued by the County of Greenville, South Carolina, required for vendors responding to the Operational Assessment Request for Proposals for the Greenville County Sheriff's Office and Greenville County Emergency Management Services. The form requests comprehensive vendor information including legal name, taxpayer identification number (SSN or EIN/FIN), entity tax classification, service type, and payment remittance details. Proposals are due April 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm, with questions due by March 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The evaluation period runs from April 20 through May 15, 2026, with a tentative award date of May 15, 2026 and contract negotiations scheduled for May 15-29, 2026. The Notice to Proceed is expected by May 29, 2026. The contract term begins upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed and may include up to four one-year renewal extensions at the County's discretion with thirty days' advance notice.

The form requires respondents to certify under penalties of perjury that the provided taxpayer identification number is correct and that they are a U.S. citizen or U.S. person not subject to backup withholding. All respondents must submit this completed Substitute W-9 form as it states that the IRS Form W-9 will not be accepted as a substitute. Respondents must meet insurance requirements including $1,000,000 combined single limit general liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 general aggregate, $1,000,000 combined single limit auto liability, and statutory workers' compensation with a $1,000,000 limit per accident. No bonding is required, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed; total compensation will be determined based on submitted cost proposals and County evaluation. The County reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors.