Notice Regarding Award.docx

This is a Notice Regarding Award issued by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office for SAP Solicitation 5400029013 concerning a Brine Tank procurement for the Chesterfield Maintenance facility. The procurement solicits bids for a 5,500-gallon Captor Containment System with specific technical specifications including a 120-inch diameter HDPE tank in natural color, featuring an 18-inch top threaded manway, mushroom vent with mesh screen, and unified fitting outlet with EPDM gaskets. The original bid submission deadline was November 18, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., with questions due by November 13, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The contract has an initial three-month term from November 19, 2025, to February 18, 2026, with delivery required within 45 days of receiving the purchase order. The notice indicates that additional time is necessary to complete the procurement process, and the award posting date has been extended indefinitely, with prior notice to be provided to all offerors at least three business days before the actual award notice is posted.

Bids are to be submitted online at www.procurement.sc.gov on a fixed-price basis with unit prices required for each line item. All items must be new, and vendors must be registered with the state. Vendors claiming South Carolina resident, in-state end-product, or United States end-product preferences may do so under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and must provide their in-state office address and phone number. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage, $1,000,000 in auto liability coverage, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. The award will be determined based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, and the Secretary of Transportation must approve the award before execution. No specific budget range is detailed in the notice. Procurement Officer Ronnice Ferrell oversees this solicitation.