No Award Statement.doc

The document is a No Award Statement from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) for Solicitation 5400027881, which was originally intended to procure fish rulers for both freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations. The solicitation targeted an annual production of approximately 51,000 rulers (6,000 freshwater and 45,000 saltwater), with a planned contract period from February 26, 2025, to February 25, 2029, including four potential one-year renewal options. Originally, bids were due by February 25, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, with questions accepted until February 4, 2025.

However, the No Award Statement indicates that the procurement will not move forward at this time due to loss of funding from federal grant programs. The document specifically notes that the funding is no longer secure, which prevents the agency from awarding the contract. The statement suggests the solicitation may be reposted in the future if funds become available. The estimated historical costs for these rulers were approximately $26,220 annually ($21,420 for saltwater rulers in 2024 and $4,800 for freshwater rulers in 2023), but the current procurement is suspended pending resolution of funding issues.