Extension of Award.doc

This document is an Extension of Award posting from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for solicitation number 5400028706, issued on 10/16/2025. The procurement involves leasing a liquid oxygen tank and securing oxygen supply for the agency's salmonid production facility in Mountain Rest, Oconee County. The contract is set to span five years from 10/17/2025 to 10/16/2030, with potential for four annual automatic renewals. Bidders are required to submit proposals by 10/14/2025 at 10:00 am EST, with questions accepted until 9/25/2025 at 12:00 noon EST.

The extension notice indicates that additional time is necessary to complete the procurement process, and the agency will provide prior notice before posting the actual award notice. The procurement includes three primary line items: liquid oxygen delivery unit price, monthly tank lease rate, and a one-time installation cost. The tank specifications require a 3,000-gallon vertical cryogenic liquid oxygen storage tank with a maximum allowable working pressure of 250 psig, capable of supporting an oxygen consumption rate of 400,000 SCF per month. Vendors must be registered with the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) and will be responsible for tank installation, routine maintenance, and repairs at the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery, with an estimated total liquid oxygen requirement of 200,000 US gallons to be delivered on an as-needed basis within 24 hours during normal business hours.