Extension of Award.doc

This is an Extension of Award posting issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for Solicitation Number 5400030057 regarding the rental of a Barko 930B Mulching Machine. The original solicitation required sealed bids for the rental of one Barko 930B Industrial Tractor equipped with a 10-foot Seppi Starforst mulching head and 67-34 x 26 flotation tires, with delivery to Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve in Conway, South Carolina. The rental period was estimated to begin August 31, 2026 and end November 13, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one additional month. The original bid due date and award posting date were scheduled for August 28, 2026 at 8:28 a.m. EST. This extension posting, issued on August 28, 2026 by Procurement Officer Andy Bowman, indicates that additional time is necessary to complete the procurement process, and the award notice posting date has been extended accordingly.

All offerors will receive prior written notice before the actual award notice is posted. A Notice of Revised Award Posting Date will be posted at www.procurement.sc.gov at least three business days before the actual award notice is posted and will be emailed to each offeror at the email address provided during vendor registration. Bidders were required to submit pricing for monthly, weekly (in four-week increments), and daily rental options, along with separate line items for delivery, return transportation, and miscellaneous charges. The contractor was required to maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, Auto Liability insurance of at least $1 million per accident, and Worker's Compensation insurance with Statutory Limits. Award was to be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.