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State of South Carolina

Request for Quote

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400029538 03/13/2026

TERESA LIVINGSTON

8038965310 livingstont@sctechsystem.edu SC Technical College System Attn: Procurement Office 111 Executive Center Drive, Suite 106 Columbia SC 29210

DESCRIPTION: Ground and Landscaping Services

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education

SUBMIT YOUR OFFER ON-LINE AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 03/23/2026 10:00 AM (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

SUBMIT OFFER TO: SCTCS-ProcurementTeam@sctechsystem.edu

Email subject line: Ground and Landscaping Services 5400029538

Site Visit: Non-Mandatory

DATE & TIME:

March 17, 2026 - 10:00 AM

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)

LOCATION:

1500 Scout Motors Training Center

Blythewood, SC 29016

(See driving instructions on page 1)

You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, You agree to be bound by the terms of the

Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days after the Opening Date. (See

"Signing Your Offer" provision.)

NAME OF OFFEROR

(full legal name of business submitting the offer)

Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the name of a branch office or a division of a larger entity if the branch or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on behalf of Offeror.)

DATE SIGNED

TITLE

(business title of person signing above)

STATE VENDOR NO.

(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)

PRINTED NAME

(printed name of person signing above)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

(If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)

OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)

___ Sole Proprietorship ___ Partnership ___ Other_____________________________

___ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) ___ Corporation (tax-exempt) ___ Government entity (federal, state, or local)

COVER PAGE - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)

mailto:SCTCS-ProcurementTeam@sctechsystem.edu

PAGE TWO

(Return Page Two with Your Offer)

HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home office / principal place of business)

NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement and contract related notices should be sent.) (See "Notice" clause)

_________________________________________________ Area Code -

Number - Extension Facsimile

_________________________________________________ E-mail Address

PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will be sent.)

(See "Payment" clause)

____Payment Address same as Home Office Address ____Payment Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will be sent)

(See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents" clauses)

____Order Address same as Home Office Address ____Order Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

AQUIRED SERVICES

The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive and Education (SBTCE)/South Carolina Technical College System

(SCTCS), is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide landscaping services for a readySC Training Center The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire services complying with the enclosed description and/or specifications and conditions.

CONTRACT PERIOD:

April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026.

Site Visit: Location, Date and Time:

Meet in the lobby of the training center

Scout Motors Training Center

1500 Scout Motors Dr.

Blythewood SC, 29016

March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, Driving instructions to the Scout Motors Training Center:

Scope of Work

Potential offers must within a 100-mile radius of the training center..

The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education/South Carolina Technical College System is soliciting quotes from qualified Contractors to provide grounds and landscaped at the Scout Motors Training Center in Blythewood, SC. The contractor will maintained a well-groomed manner during the required contract period. This includes but is not limited to turf, plant beds, shrubs, trees (including tree rings), paved and unpaved surfaces, and sitting areas as outlined in these specifications. The services will include but are not limited to mowing trimming, edging, weed and pest control, fertilizing, over-seeding, mulching, pruning, removing and replacing dead or dying plant materials/shrubs/trees, debris cleanup and disposal. All work should meet the American National Standards Institute (ANSI A300) guidelines for Pruning & Fertilization of Landscaping.

Hours: Services must be primarily performed Monday – Friday between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Location:

1500 Scout Motors Dr.

Blythewood SC, 29016

Richland County - TMS:12500-03-01

General Contract Conditions

1. Licensing and Insurance

a. The Contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured.

b. The Contractor must be licensed to conduct business in the State of South Carolina.

c. The Contractor must possess and bear financial responsibility for all current applicable licenses, registrations, certifications, and permits required to perform the work in this contract at all times during the term of the contract.

i. Category 3 (Ornamental and Turf Pest Control) and Category 7A (Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health-Related Pest Control) certifications are required.

ii. During the term of this contract, should any applicable Contractor license, registration, certification, or permit expire, be suspended or revoked, the Contractor must notify the Training Center

Coordinator in writing within one (1) business day of the expiration, suspension, or revocation.

2. Staffing

a. The Contractor must maintain an adequate number of employees to perform all required services.

b. The Contractor must employ and supervise all labor and management necessary for the efficient and effective operation of all landscaping services to the satisfaction of SCTCS.

c. The Contractor must honor the recommendations of the SCTCS representative regarding the employment or retention of employees at the Training Center, acknowledging SCTCS’s right to screen such employees.

d. The Contractor must pay employees working at the Training Center with an hourly rate of no less than $15.00 per hour and in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as amended, and any other applicable statutes.

3. Equipment and Supplies

a. The Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining all necessary tools, equipment, fuel, materials, and supplies necessary to perform the work indicated in the “Landscaping Requirements, Schedules, and

Frequencies” section of this scope.

b. The Contractor is financially responsible for the upkeep, proper maintenance, and repair of all contractor provided equipment.

c. The Contractor is prohibited from shipping or delivering supplies, materials, or equipment to the Training

Center. Deliveries must be made to the Contractor’s local office and transported by the Contractor to Training

Center locations as needed.

d. The Contractor will bring equipment to the site each visit. There is no onsite storage for equipment or materials. The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive and Education (SBTCE)/South Carolina

Technical College System (SCTCS) is not responsible for unattended equipment.

4. Safety and Compliance

a. The Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, county, municipal, and local statutes, regulations, standards, codes, ordinances, and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.

b. The Contractor is responsible for the safety of the job site during maintenance activities and all associated hazards/liabilities.

c. The Contractor is encouraged to provide OSHA General Industry Standard (1910) training for all employees to ensure they understand the health and safety risks associated with their work. Additional EPA training for use of chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. is also encouraged.

Contractor Employee Requirements:

The Contractor agrees to provide and be responsible for general supervision of all employees working under this contract.

The Contractor must verify that all their employees abide by the following rules:

1. Employee Qualifications

a. Employees must be fully trained, in good health, and capable of performing all assigned duties.

b. Employees must have a minimum of three (3) years of landscaping experience. Supervisory employees must have at least one (1) to two (2) years of experience as a landscaping supervisor.

c. Employees must speak and understand English.

d. Employees must maintain a professional, courteous, and businesslike demeanor at all times and must not create noise, interruptions, or situations that could interfere with operations.

2. Use of Facilities

a. Employees are prohibited from entering or using electrical closets, mechanical rooms, or any other part of the building without the written consent of the Training Center Coordinator.

b. The contractor may not store any materials on site or in any rooms of the Training Center.

Any employee failing to comply with these requirements may be removed from the premises or replaced upon request from SCTCS.

Landscaping Requirements, Schedules, and Frequencies

Overview

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and services necessary to perform complete landscape and grounds maintenance at the Scout Training Center.

Services shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Mowing of all grass areas

b. Weeding and edging of planting beds and borders

c. Pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs

d. Collection and disposal of trash, litter, and debris

e. Sweeping, raking, and blowing of all solid surfaces

Service Frequency

Mowing, Trimming, and Edging Weekly (April-October)

Weed, Pest, and Disease Control Ongoing

Fertilization April

Pruning and Trimming As needed/requested

Debris Removal Ongoing

General Scope/Minimum Requirements

1. Mowing and Trimming

a. Maintain all lawns at an appropriate height.

b. Mow bi-weekly (twice per month) during the growing season.

c. Trim around all structures, trees, poles, fences, and fixtures during each mowing.

d. Remove or adequately mulch all clippings to prevent accumulation.

2. Edging

a. Mechanically edge all sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and defined borders monthly using a stick edger.

b. Edge around shrubs, valve covers, water meters, and junction boxes.

c. Weed killer shall not be used as a substitute for edging.

3. Weeding

a. Remove weeds manually or by string trimmer where mowers cannot reach.

b. Do not weed or trim directly around the base of trees, or shrubs.

c. Contractor is liable for any bark or plant damage caused by weeding equipment.

d. Issues that may require herbicide or pine straw application shall be reported to Facilities Management before action.

4. Sweeping and Blowing of Hard Surfaces

a. Blow or sweep all sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and parking areas as indicated on the maintenance schedule.

b. Collect and bag debris for off-site disposal; do not blow debris into streets, storm drains, or adjacent properties.

c. During heavy leaf season (fall), frequency may be increased as directed by Facilities Management to ensure safety.

5. Trash and Debris Removal

a. Collect and dispose of all litter, debris, and natural materials (leaves, pine straw, limbs, grass clippings) before mowing.

b. Includes all turf, shrub beds, wooded areas, sidewalks, and parking lots.

c. Cleanup from a named tropical storm or hurricane is excluded from base scope; such work shall be proposed separately and approved before commencement.

9. Pest and Disease Control

a. Treat fire ant mounds and other visible pest activity as needed using approved granular or liquid insecticides.

b. Inspect turf and plants monthly for disease or insect infestation.

c. Notify Facilities Management immediately upon detection and recommend corrective action.

12. Raking, Blowing, and Vacuuming

a. Immediately blow off all walkways, curbs, and parking areas after mowing or edging.

b. Remove all visible clippings and debris from turf, beds, and paved areas.

c. During fall, rake or vacuum leaves and debris bi-weekly to maintain a clean appearance.

d. Dispose of debris off-site in accordance with local regulations.

15. Beds and Plantings

a. Maintain all existing flower and shrub beds, keeping them weed-free and neatly defined.

b. Maintain a minimum of 3 inches of pine straw in all beds.

16. Storm Drains and Grates

a. Keep all drains, grates, and inlets free of soil, pine straw, leaves, and debris at all times to prevent blockage.

17. Additional Services

a. SCTCS may request additional landscaping or design services outside this scope.

b. No additional work shall commence without written authorization from SCTCS.

18. Emergency and Weather-Related Work

a. Cleanup from major storms or acts of God (e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes) is excluded from regular scope.

b. Upon request, Contractor and SCTCS shall mutually agree on required services and labor rates for emergency cleanup.

c. Routine weather debris removal (minor storms) is considered part of regular service.

Contract Coordinators

Aaron Greenhalgh – Facilities Director (803) 920-2069

Patrick Sellars – Scout Project Manager – (803) 995-9889

David Newconmb – Scout Operations Manager – (803) 429-1892

Equipment and Supplies

The Contractor is responsible for providing all equipment and supplies needed to professionally perform the work required under this contract All industrial equipment and supplies must be appropriate in type, quantity, and quality to complete the work; residential-grade equipment is not allowed. The Contractor must ensure that all safety attachments on equipment remain in place and are not altered in any way.

Any verified damages to the Training Center’s property caused by the Contractor, including losses resulting from low-quality equipment, negligent operation, or misuse of supplies, must be reimbursed by the Contractor. Any equipment found to be unsatisfactory must be removed from the premises and repaired or replaced within 48 hours.

Transition Requirements

Upon completion or termination of the contract, the Contractor must perform a final inspection and address any deficiencies before turning over Professional Landscaping Services to a new Contractor. Any deficiencies must be rectified prior to finalizing the contract with SCTCS. The transfer of services must occur within 30 calendar days of the new contract becoming final. Both Contractors must collaborate closely to ensure a smooth transition and jointly provide SCTCS with a timeline of key events within seven calendar days of the new award becoming final.

Upon completion of the contract term or the termination of the contract, the Contractor must collaborate in good faith to ensure a smooth transition of services. Transition responsibilities may include transferring relevant records, schedules, and information about ongoing landscaping operations to the incoming Contractor within 7 calendar days of the new contract becoming final. Both Contractors agree to provide staff coordination, as needed, to minimize disruptions to services during the transition period. The new Contractor will be responsible for confirming receipt of all transferred materials and for the onboarding of their team to commence operations promptly. The incumbent Contractor will remain responsible for fulfilling all obligations under the existing agreement until the formal conclusion of the contract.

Invoices & Payments

1. Payment Terms, Net 30 days.

2. Detailed invoice that identify monthly fee per service location to include physical address.

3. Payment will be processed after monthly services are rendered.

Tax Document and Attachments

A completed IRS W-9 Request for Taxpayers Identifications Number and Certification Form must be completed and submitted with all potential offers. The W-9 from can be obtained by clicking the link

Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024)

Attachment A& B must be submitted with all offer (see pages 10 – 11)

Terms and Conditions –

(No exceptions will be made to the Terms and Conditions)

SOUTH CAROLINA PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSE SET (FEB 2021)

AGREEMENT means any transaction or agreement arising out of, relating to, or contemplated by the relationship of which this purchase order forms a part. The terms and conditions of this document (including the attached purchase order) shall apply notwithstanding any additional or different terms and conditions in any invoice or other document, including without limitation, (i) a purchase order or other instrument submitted by the State, (ii) any invoice, confirmation, or other document submitted by Contractor, or (iii) any privacy policy, terms of use, or end user agreement. Any document signed or otherwise agreed to by persons other than the Procurement Officer shall be void and of no effect.

AGREEMENT AWARDED PURSUANT TO CODE: This agreement is formed pursuant to and governed by the South

Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and is deemed to incorporate all applicable provisions thereof and the ensuing regulations.

ASSIGNMENT, NOVATION, AND CHANGE OF NAME, IDENTITY, OR STRUCTURE:(a) Contractor shall not assign this contract, or its rights, obligations, or any other interest arising from this contract, or delegate any of its performance obligations, without the express written consent of the responsible Procurement Officer. The foregoing restriction does not apply to a transfer that occurs by operation of law (e.g., bankruptcy; corporate reorganizations and consolidations, but not including partial asset sales). Notwithstanding the foregoing, contractor may assign monies receivable under the contract https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf provided that the State shall have no obligation to make payment to an assignee until thirty days after contractor (not the assignee) has provided the responsible Procurement Officer with (i) proof of the assignment, (ii) the identity (by contract number) of the specific State contract to which the assignment applies, and (iii) the name of the assignee and the exact address or account information to which assigned payments should be made. (b) If contractor amends, modifies, or otherwise changes its name, its identity (including its trade name), or its corporate, partnership or other structure, or its

FEIN, contractor shall provide the Procurement Officer prompt written notice of such change. (c) Any name change, transfer, assignment, or novation is subject to the conditions and approval required by Regulation 19-445.2180, which does not restrict transfers by operation of law.

CHOICE-OF-LAW: The Agreement, any dispute, claim, or controversy relating to the Agreement, and all the rights and obligations of the parties shall, in all respects, be interpreted, construed, enforced and governed by and under the laws of the State of South Carolina, except its choice of law rules. The UN Convention on the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this agreement.

CONTRACTOR: means the business entering the contract of which this purchase order forms a part.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: You shall enforce strict discipline and good order among your employees and other persons carrying out the Work. You shall not permit employment of unfit persons or persons not skilled in tasks assigned to them.

CONTRACTOR'S USE OF STATE PROPERTY: Upon termination of the contract for any reason, the State shall have the right, upon demand, to obtain access to, and possession of, all State properties, including, but not limited to, current copies of all State application programs and necessary documentation, all data, files, intermediate materials and supplies held by you. You shall not use, reproduce, distribute, display, or sell any data, material, or documentation owned exclusively by the State without the State's written consent, except to the extent necessary to carry out the Work.

CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION - GENERAL: You shall provide and pay for all materials, tools, equipment, labor and professional and non-professional services, and shall perform all other acts and supply all other things necessary, to fully and properly perform and complete the Work. You must act as the prime contractor and assume full responsibility for any subcontractor's performance. You will be considered the sole point of contact with regard to all situations, including payment of all charges and the meeting of all other requirements.

DELIVERY / PERFORMANCE LOCATION: F.O.B. Destination. Destination is the shipping dock of the State's designated receiving site, or other location, as specified herein. All services shall be provided at the location specified herein.

DISPUTES: (1) Choice-of-Forum. All disputes, claims, or controversies relating to the Agreement shall be resolved exclusively by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer in accordance with Title 11, Chapter 35, Article 17 of the South

Carolina Code of Laws, or in the absence of jurisdiction, only in the Court of Common Pleas for, or a federal court located in, Richland County, State of South Carolina. Contractor agrees that any act by the Government regarding the Agreement is not a waiver of either the Government's sovereign immunity or the Government's immunity under the Eleventh

Amendment of the United States Constitution. (2) Service of Process. Contractor consents that any papers, notices, or process necessary or proper for the initiation or continuation of any disputes, claims, or controversies relating to the

Agreement; for any court action in connection therewith; or for the entry of judgment on any award made, may be served on Contractor by certified mail addressed to Contractor at the address provided on the last invoice received by State from

Contractor or by personal service or by any other manner that is permitted by law, in or outside South Carolina.

Notice by certified mail is deemed duly given upon deposit in the United States mail.

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION: You certify that you will comply with all applicable provisions of The

Drug-free Workplace Act, Title 44, Chapter 107 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended.

EFT INFORMATION: The Contractor must furnish to the State Treasurer's Office information necessary for making a payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT). You may do this by completing STO Form 4 and filing it with the STO.

Additional information is available at the STO's website at https://treasurer.sc.gov (.) The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy and completeness of the EFT information. Updating EFT information may not be used to accomplish an assignment of the right to payment, does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract, and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: (An overview is available at www.procurement.sc.gov) By accepting this purchase order, you certify that you will comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14 of the South Carolina Code of Laws and agree to provide to the State upon request any documentation required to establish either: (a) that Title 8, Chapter 14 is inapplicable to you and your subcontractors or sub-subcontractors; or (b) that you and your subcontractors or subsubcontractors are in compliance with Title 8, Chapter 14. You agree to include in any contracts with your subcontractors language requiring your subcontractors to (a) comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter

14, and (b) include in their contracts with the sub-subcontractors language requiring the sub-subcontractors to comply with the applicable requirements of Title 8, Chapter 14.

ETHICS CERTIFICATE: By accepting this purchase order, you certify that you have and will comply with, and have not, and will not, induce a person to violate Title 8, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended (ethics act).

The State may rescind any contract and recover all amounts expended as a result of any action taken in violation of this provision. If contractor participates, directly or indirectly, in the evaluation or award of public contracts, including without limitation, change orders or task orders regarding a public contract, contractor shall, if required by law to file such a statement, provide the statement required by Section 8-13-1150 to the Procurement Officer at the same time the law requires the statement to be filed.

INDEMNIFICATION-THIRD PARTY CLAIMS - GENERAL (NOV 2011): Without limitation, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall defend and hold harmless Indemnitees for and against any and all suits or claims of any character (and all related damages, settlement payments, attorneys' fees, costs, expenses, losses or liabilities) by a third party which are attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property arising out of or in connection with the goods or services acquired hereunder or caused in whole or in part by any act or omission of contractor, its subcontractors, their employees, workmen, servants, agents, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not caused in part by an Indemnitee, and whether or not such claims are made by a third party or an Indemnitee; however, if an

Indemnitee's negligent act or omission is subsequently determined to be the sole proximate cause of a suit or claim, the

Indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnification hereunder. Contractor shall be given timely written notice of any suit or claim. Contractor's obligations hereunder are in no way limited by any protection afforded under workers' compensation acts, disability benefits acts, or other employee benefit acts. This clause shall not negate, abridge, or reduce any other rights or obligations of indemnity which would otherwise exist. The obligations of this paragraph shall survive termination, cancelation, or expiration of the parties' agreement. This provision shall be construed fairly and reasonably, neither strongly for nor against either party, and without regard to any clause regarding insurance. As used in this clause, "Indemnitees" means the State of South Carolina, its instrumentalities, agencies, departments, boards, political subdivisions and all their respective officers, agents and employees.

LICENSES AND PERMITS: You are responsible for obtaining, and maintaining in good standing, all licenses (including professional licenses, if any), permits, inspections and related fees for each or any such licenses, permits and /or inspections required by the State of South Carolina, county, city or other government entity or unit to accomplish the

Work.

MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP: Unless otherwise specifically provided in the purchase order, all equipment, material, and articles incorporated in the Work are to be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. OPEN

TRADE: During the contract term, including any renewals or extensions, Contractor will not engage in the boycott of a person or an entity based in or doing business with a jurisdiction with whom South Carolina can enjoy open trade, as defined in SC Code Section 11-35-5300.

OWNERSHIP OF DATA & MATERIALS: All data, material and documentation prepared for the State pursuant to this

Agreement shall belong exclusively to the State.

OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (MODIFIED): By submitting an Offer, Offeror represents that Offeror is not currently engaged in the boycott of a person or an entity based in or doing business with a jurisdiction with whom South Carolina can enjoy open trade, as defined in SC Code Section 11-35-5300.

Note: Attachment A – Open Trade Representation must be submitted with offer.

PAYMENT & INTEREST: (a) The State shall pay the Contractor, after the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less any deductions provided in this contract. Unless otherwise specified herein, including the purchase order, payment shall not be made on partial deliveries accepted. (b) Unless otherwise agreed, payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT). See clause titled "EFT Information."(c) Notwithstanding any other provision, payment shall be made in accordance with S.C.

Code Section 11-35-45, or Chapter 6 of Title 29 (real property improvements) when applicable, which provides the

Contractor's exclusive means of recovering any type of interest from the Owner. Contractor waives imposition of an interest penalty unless the invoice submitted specifies that the late penalty is applicable. Except as set forth in this paragraph, the State shall not be liable for the payment of interest on any debt or claim arising out of or related to this contract for any reason. (d) Amounts due to the State shall bear interest at the rate of interest established by the South

Carolina Comptroller General pursuant to Section 11-35-45 ("an amount not to exceed fifteen percent each year"), as amended, unless otherwise required by Section 29-6-30. (e) Any other basis for interest, including but not limited to general (pre- and post-judgment) or specific interest statutes, including S.C. Code Ann. Section 34-31-20, are expressly waived by both parties. If a court, despite this agreement and waiver, requires that interest be paid on any debt by either party other than as provided by items (c) and (d) above, the parties further agree that the applicable interest rate for any given calendar year shall be the lowest prime rate as listed in the first edition of the Wall Street Journal published for each year, applied as simple interest without compounding. (f) The State shall have all of its common law, equitable and statutory rights of set-off.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER means the person executing this purchase order or the State's procurement director.

PUBLICITY (JAN 2006): Contractor shall not publish any comments or quotes by State employees, or include the State in either news releases or a published list of customers, without the prior written approval of the Procurement Officer.

STATE means the governmental unit identified in the purchase order.

TERMINATION DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (JAN 2006): Payment and performance obligations for succeeding fiscal periods shall be subject to the availability and appropriation of funds therefore. When funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of performance in a subsequent fiscal period, the contract shall be canceled. In the event of a cancellation pursuant to this paragraph, contractor will be reimbursed the resulting unamortized, reasonably incurred, nonrecurring costs. Contractor will not be reimbursed any costs amortized beyond the initial contract term.

YOU and YOUR means Contractor.

WORK means all labor, materials, equipment, services, or property of any type, provided or to be provided by the

Contractor to fulfill its obligations under the Contract.

NOTE: Section 11-35-4210. To protest an award, you must (i) submit notice of your intent to protest within seven business days of the date the award notice is posted, and (ii) submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided. See clause entitled "Protest-CPO". The grounds of the protest and the relief requested must be set forth with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided.

PROTEST - CPO ADDRESS - MMO: Any protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer, Materials

Management Office, and submitted in writing

(a) by email to protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

(b) by post or delivery to 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201.

BIDDING SCHEDULE / PRICE-BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Line Number Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Extended Price

0001 1.000 each

Product Catg.: 98836 - Grounds Maintenance: Mowing Plant (not tree) etc.

Item Description: Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, Edging, Pla

Internal Item Number: 1

ATTACHMENT A

OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION

(S.C. Code Ann. §§ 11-35-5300)

The following representation, which is required by Section 11-35-5300(A), is a material inducement for the State to award a contract to you.

I, the official named below, certify I am duly authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the vendor identified below, and, as of the date of my signature, the vendor identified below is not currently engaged in the boycott of a person or an entity based in or doing business with a jurisdiction with whom South Carolina can enjoy open trade, as defined in SC Code Section

11-35-5300.

Vendor Name (Printed) State Vendor No.

By (Authorized Signature) Date Executed

Printed Name and Title of Person Signing [Not used]

ATTACHMENT B

BIDDER REFERENCE SHEET

Supply three (3) references of government agencies and/or firms for whom bidder has provided similar services during the last two (2) years:

1. Agency or Firm Name:

Business Address:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person:

Telephone:

Email address:

Type of Service:

Dates(s) when service provided

2. Agency or Firm Name:

Business Address:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person:

Telephone:

Email address:

Type of Service:

Dates(s) when service provided

3. Agency or Firm Name:

Business Address:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person:

Telephone:

Email address:

Type of Service:

Dates(s) when service provided