Extension of Award.doc

This is an Extension of Award notice issued by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for the provision and installation of approximately 6,500 linear feet of high-tensile woven wire fence at Ramsey Grove in Georgetown County. The project requires specific fencing materials including Stay-Tuff ST-880 woven wire fence, CCA #40 treated pine posts, Gripple Plus connectors, and seven gates consisting of five 24-foot wide tractor gates and two 10-foot wide access gates. The original sealed bid deadline was October 29, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, with a pre-bid conference held on October 8, 2025, at 11:30 am EST at the project site. The award notice posting date has been extended to allow additional time for completion of the procurement process. Prior to posting the actual award notice, the SCDNR will issue a Notice of Revised Award Posting Date at least three business days in advance, which will be posted at the designated location and emailed to all registered vendors. The contract is scheduled for completion by April 1, 2026, and will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit pricing.

The solicitation employs an open competitive bidding process with unit prices governing the evaluation methodology. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with state regulations regarding minority business participation, illegal immigration, and tax requirements, and must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation. The solicitation includes provisions for state preferences such as Resident Vendor, Resident Subcontractor, and End-Product preferences. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information has been disclosed in the procurement documents. The procurement officer is Andy Bowman, CPPB, reachable at bowmana@dnr.sc.gov, with SCDNR offices located at 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201.