NO AWARD.doc

The document is a "No Award" statement issued by the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) for Solicitation 5400028170, a wastewater sampling procurement. Originally scheduled for bid opening on 04/15/2025, the solicitation has been cancelled due to all received bids exceeding the agency's budgeted amount. The procurement officer, Elizabeth McWhorter, and Interim Procurement Director Myrtle deWerdt have determined that no award will be made, and a new solicitation will be issued at a later date.

The cancellation suggests significant budget constraints or pricing discrepancies between the agency's estimated costs and vendor proposals. While the original solicitation sought wastewater sampling services for five correctional institutions with a one-year initial contract term and potential four one-year renewals, the current status indicates a procurement reset. The agency will likely revise its budget parameters or solicitation requirements to encourage more competitive bidding that aligns with their financial limitations. Vendors interested in this opportunity should anticipate a future re-solicitation with potentially adjusted specifications or budget allocations.