Extension of Award.doc

This document is an Extension of Award posting from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for a helicopter spraying procurement with solicitation number 5400028705, issued on 9/29/2025. The procurement seeks helicopter spraying services for the Santee Coastal Reserve Wildlife Management Area, involving herbicide application across approximately 1,000 acres during October 2025. The original bid submissions were due by September 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST through the SCEIS online bidding portal, with a contract period estimated from September 29, 2025, to October 31, 2025. The extension document indicates additional time is necessary to complete the procurement process, and the agency will provide prior notice before posting the actual award notice, with at least three business days' notice via email and posting.

The procurement requires contractors to provide a minimum of one South Carolina Category 5 licensed applicator, utilize computerized herbicide delivery systems with GPS capabilities, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage. Evaluation will be conducted on a per-acre pricing basis, with the state reserving the right to select the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the solicitation suggests opportunities for diverse business participation. Contractors must submit professional references and confirm helicopter access as part of their bid package. The contract appears to have a flexible budget structure, with pricing determined based on unit prices for the 1,000-acre project, and no incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation.