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Request for Proposal

Number 2027020 Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Sealed Proposals must be delivered to the Office of Purchasing, Office address below, or mailed to the mailing address below. Facsimile and other electronic forms of Proposal will not be accepted. All sealed Proposals must be received before 11:00am, EST., October 15, 2026, and then will be publicly opened. Sealed Proposals are subject to the conditions and all provisions set forth herein and attached. All qualified Proposers are invited to submit Proposals to Spartanburg County for the following:

SPARTANBURG COUNTY

SHERIFF’S OFFICE GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

Description of Project: Spartanburg County is seeking qualified contractors for the replacement and installation of a new generator for the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department, located at 8045 Howard Street Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held September 29, 2026, at 11:00am at the Sheriff’s Office located at 8045 Howard Street Spartanburg, SC 29303

Submit: One (1) unbound original and one (1) unbound copies of the Proposal, no tabs, must be received before 11:00am, EST., October 15, 2026.

Address To: Spartanburg County Government

Purchasing Department Room 1220 Attention: Gina Bennett, Procurement Manager

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5666 Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304

Office Address: 366 North Church Street Room1220

Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303

Mark Envelope: Outside of sealed Proposal envelope must be marked:

RFP # 2027020” “SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

GENERATOR REPLACEMENT” followed by your firm name and address.

Deadline Enforced Proposals or withdrawal requests, received by the Purchasing Department after the time and date set for receipt of Proposals, are late and WILL NOT be accepted. Late Proposals are void and will be returned unopened to the Proposer, regardless of when they were mailed or delivered. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to ensure timely receipt by the Purchasing Department of a Proposal.

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Proposal Submittal Documents Checklist:

Items must be provided, in the order listed, as a Proposal package, or Proposal may be disqualified. Proposal shall not exceed, with requested options, 50 pages. Provide one original and one copy of ALL submittal documents, all unbound, no tabs.

All fifteen (15) Proposal submittal documents must be included with the Proposal, or Proposal may be disqualified.

1. Proposal for RFP # 2027020 - (Exhibit B)

2. Project Schedule (detailed schedule, to include critical path)

3. Corporate / Company Resolution (check box on Exhibit B – if applicable, See Sample

Exhibit C)

4. Proposer Information:

a. Proposer shall provide list of locations and total number of employees.

b. Type of Organization (Check the applicable box):

□ Sole Proprietorship

□ Partnership

□ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt)

□ Corporate entity (tax-exempt)

□ Government entity (Federal, State or Local)

□ Other _____________________________

5. Proposer’s Fraud Acknowledgment Form - (Exhibit E)

6. Drug Free Workplace Act Statement – (Exhibit F)

7. Good Faith Effort Document (Exhibit G)

8. Self-Performance Affidavit (Exhibit H)

9. Certificate of Insurance – (Exhibit I, contains an example)

10. Existence of Subcontractors Form – (Exhibit J)

11. Experience and References – (Exhibit K)

12. Proposer must be registered with County [Proposer must complete or update Vender

Registration Form and W-9] – (Exhibits L & M)

13. Worker’s Compensation Statement of Independent Contractor – (Exhibit N)

14. Spartanburg County Standard Contract – (Exhibit O)

15. Copy of current State of South Carolina License

(ie. Copy of General Contractor’s license)

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General Terms and Conditions

Term of Proposal: Any Proposal submitted as a result of this Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be binding on the Proposer for sixty (60) calendar days following the specified opening date.

Any Proposal for which the Proposer specifies a shorter acceptance period will be rejected. At the end of the sixty (60) calendar day period, Proposals may be withdrawn by submitting a written request to the Procurement Manager. The written request to withdraw the Proposal must be received, regardless of when it was mailed, by the Procurement Manager within five (5) calendar days after expiration of the sixty (60) calendar day period, or the Proposal shall remain in effect until an award is made or the RFP is cancelled.

Every effort has been made to ensure that all information needed is included in this document. If the Proposer finds that they cannot complete its response without additional information, it may submit written questions or requests for clarification to the County Purchasing Department at the addresses listed on page 1 or submit questions by email to Gina Bennett, Procurement Manager, at gpbennett@spartanburgcounty.gov. Written questions shall be submitted at least five (5) calendar days prior to Proposal’s submission date. Questions submitted after this date will be rejected as not timely. Where the Proposer fails to seek clarification, the County’s interpretation shall control. The Proposer agrees it will not make any claim for, or have right to withdraw its Proposal because of any misunderstanding or lack of information. Proposals are not to have any exclusions. Exclusions will come from Spartanburg County in the form of an addendum. Any proposals received with exclusions will not be accepted.

Proposers are specifically directed NOT to contact any other County personnel for meetings, conferences, or technical discussions related to this RFP. Failure to follow this requirement may be grounds for rejection of the Proposal.

The County will not be responsible for or bound by any oral instructions made by an employee(s) of the County in regard to this RFP.

Any statements made by an employee(s) of the County, which may materially change any portion of the RFP, shall not be relied upon unless they are issued as written addendum to the RFP.

A Proposal received by Spartanburg County is considered a public document under provisions of the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) unless it contains information that may clearly be considered accepted and excluded from disclosure according to State statute.

Offeror(s) shall visibly mark as “Confidential” each part of their proposals which they consider proprietary information that could be exempt from disclosure under Section 30-4-40, Code of Laws of South Carolina – the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The “Confidential” mark should be in bold font of at least 12-point type, in the upper right hand corner of each page. If any part is designated as “Confidential,” there must be attached to that part an explanation of how the information fits within one or more categories listed in Section 30-4-40. The County reserves the right to determine whether this may be brought against the County or its agent for its determination in this regard. MARKING YOUR ENTIRE PROPOSAL

CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY IS NOT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE SOUTH

CAROLINA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT ABSENT EXPLANATION

PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 30-4-40.

mailto:gpbennett@spartanburgcounty.org

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Purchasing Regulations: This solicitation is subject to the provisions of the Spartanburg County Procurement Ordinance and any revisions thereto. A copy of the Purchasing Ordinance may be obtained from the County’s webpage (www.spartanburgcounty.org) or from the Purchasing Department (864) 596-2519. Spartanburg County reserves the right to negotiate and contract with any individual firm deemed suitable to provide the services required.

Applicable Laws and Compliance: This RFP and any proposal submitted in response thereto shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of South Carolina. The Proposer shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. By submitting this Proposal, the Proposer certifies it is currently and will remain in compliance with:

The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;

The Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986;

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Proposer is responsible for securing all required business licenses and permits. If requested, Proposer will furnish a copy to the County.

Public Record: Upon award, or Protest, copies of the Proposals will be made available for public inspection, under the supervision of County Purchasing Department staff, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 366 N. Church Street, Room 1220 Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Debarment Status: By submitting a Proposal, Proposers assert that they are not currently debarred from proposing on contracts by any agency of the State of South Carolina, nor are they an agency of any person or entity currently debarred from submitting Proposals on contracts by an agency of the State of South Carolina.

Proposer Responsibility: The Proposer must assume that any purchase, responsibility, insurance, and action or activity which is necessary for the satisfactory operation of the services requested in this RFP, but which is not specifically designated as a Spartanburg County responsibility, is a responsibility of the Proposer’s operation, and the Proposer must include these in the response to this RFP.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest or Unfair Competitive Advantage: Proposer warrants and represent that Proposal identifies and explains any unfair competitive advantage Proposer may have in competing for the proposed contract and any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise from participation in this competition or receipt of an award. The two underlying principles are (a) preventing the existence of conflicting roles that might bias a contractor’s judgment, and (b) preventing an unfair competitive advantage. If Proposer has an unfair competitive advantage or a conflict of interest, the County may withhold award. Before withholding award on these grounds, a Proposer will be notified of the concerns and provided a reasonable opportunity to respond. Efforts to avoid or mitigate such concerns, including restrictions on future activities, may be considered.

Proposer Qualification: The Spartanburg County Government may make such reasonable investigations, including inspections of the Proposer’s physical plant, as deemed proper and necessary to determine the ability of the Proposer to perform stipulated contract work and the Proposer shall furnish the Spartanburg County Government all such information and data for this purpose as may be requested.

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Project Schedule: Based on the days to complete listed on the Proposal, provide a detailed schedule for completion to include the critical path, when applicable.

Fraud Policy: Proposers submitting Proposals to Spartanburg County Government must review the County’s policy related to fraudulent activities and acknowledge their responsibilities for protection against acts of fraud in the conduct of business.

Insurance: By submitting a proposal, Proposer agrees to maintain and keep in force during the life of any Contract awarded pursuant to this RFP, with a company or companies authorized to do business in South Carolina, the following insurance policies:

Commercial General Liability:

$1,000,000 per occurrence – (Coverage shall include bodily injury or accidental death and property damage)*

Comprehensive Automobile Liability:

$1,000,000 per occurrence - combined single limit (Coverage shall include bodily injury and property damage and cover all vehicles including owned, non-owned and hired)*

Statutory Worker's Compensation:

Coverage – (Shall apply to all applicable State of SC laws)

Employers Liability:

$500,000 Each Accident* $500,000 Disease, Per Employee* $500,000 Disease, Policy Limit*

Professional Liability Insurance:

$1,000,000 per occurrence (if applicable)

Umbrella Policy:

N/A

* A combination of Umbrella/ Excess and primary limit may be used to provide coverage for the amount shown.

Proposer will provide County a minimum of thirty (30) days advance notice in the event the insurance policies (or an insurance policy) are changed or canceled.

Proposer certifies to the County that all subcontractors approved to perform work on this project comply with all of the requirements in this Section.

Certificate of Insurance: A copy of current Certificate of Insurance must be included with the Proposal. Certificates of Insurance for all such policies shall be provided by the Proposer’s insurance agent or broker within ten (10) working days from the date of Notice of Award and shall meet the following requirements:

(i) SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHALL BE NAMED AS “ADDITIONAL INSURED” FOR ITS INTEREST on Commercial General Liability and any

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Umbrella policies, regarding ongoing operations, products and completed operations, and this shall be noted on the face of the Certificate of Insurance.

(ii) WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. As a part of the Certificate of Insurance requirement the Proposer shall also include acknowledgement and acceptance of the waiver of subrogation provision granted to the County of Spartanburg, its departments, agencies, boards, employees, and commissions for losses from work performed by or on behalf of the Proposer. This acknowledgement and acceptance should be included in the same section of the Certificate of Insurance that evidences the “Additional Insured” provision.

(iii) All Certificates of Insurance submitted shall provide on the face of the certificate reference to COUNTY's RFP# 2027020.

Subcontractors: Proposer shall not subcontract work hereunder without the prior written consent of the County, and any such subcontract without consent of the County shall be null and void. If Proposer proposes to subcontract any of the work hereunder, it shall submit to the County the name of each proposed Subcontractor, with the proposed scope of work which its Subcontractor is to undertake. Alternatively, the Proposer shall provide a statement that there are no subcontractors.

Service Providers: When applicable, list up to three independent firms, within 300 miles of the Spartanburg County that can provide service work to the Proposer’s system. Provide names and direct telephone numbers.

References: The County requires Proposers to list at least three (3) references, names, addresses and telephone numbers of contact persons for other companies in South Carolina or neighboring states with whom the proposer has performed or provided similar work, service or product (ie.

currently operate the same model number of equipment being proposed) within the last five years. References should be listed on Exhibit K.

Experience: List five jobs, similar in size, completed by Proposer, within 100 miles of Spartanburg County, for Governmental entities. List dollar amount, brief description reference name and phone number for each job.

Contractor Qualifications: When applicable a Contractor Qualification Form will be required requesting the following information:

a. SIC/ NAICS Code

b. OSHA Recordable Incident Rate

c. EMR Rate – Provide letters from insurance companies listing proposer and subcontractor

EMR ratings. EMR rating letters must be on insurance company letterhead.

d. Worker’s Compensation Loss Run

Factors (a) through (d) shall be used in conjunction with other required submittal documents as part of the determination process. The County reserves the right to evaluate in its absolute discretion the information submitted.

South Carolina License: Proposer is required to submit a copy of its current State of South Carolina license, as necessary for the goods and/or services being procured.

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Bid Bond: Proposer shall submit with their proposal a bid bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the proposal price. This bond may be in the form of Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bank Money Order of any national or state bank and shall be made payable to Spartanburg County. Proposals submitted without being accompanied by any of the foregoing, as required, shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected. Any proposal accompanied by a bid bond not properly executed in the opinion of the Procurement Manager, may be rejected. The bond will be forfeited to the County by the successful Proposer as liquidated damages in case a bid award is made to that Proposer and the contract and bond are not properly executed within 15 days, unless extended by the County.

A check or money order will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders after award and will be returned to the successful offeror after acceptance of the final contract and surety by the offeror.

Performance and Payment Bond: The successful proposer, within three (3) working days after acceptance of the proposer’s offer by the County, shall furnish a satisfactory performance and payment bond in the amount of the total proposal price. The performance and payment bond must be received by the county prior to the issuance of the executed contract and Notice to Proceed. The three (3) working days may be extended upon written approval by the Procurement Manager. A copy of the written approval shall be transmitted to the successful proposer stating the terms of any extension. In the event that the proposer fails to deliver to the Purchasing Department the performance and payment bond in said period of three (3) working days after acceptance of the proposer’s offer by the County, then the bid bond of the proposer shall be retained by the County in its entirety and the award will be withdrawn from the proposer. The Bond must be in a format approved by the County before it is made effective.

The successful proposer shall have a surety a corporate surety authorized to act as surety in South Carolina. The Performance and Payment Bond will insure that the successful proposer will promptly make payments to all persons supplying labor or materials to the proposer; and shall guarantee to indemnify and save the County, its officers, divisions and employees harmless from all costs, damages and expenses growing out of or by reason of the successful proposer’s failure to comply and perform the work and complete the contract in accordance with the specifications in the matter of making, furnishing and/or delivering said work or supplies.

A letter from a South Carolina Banking Institution stating the Proposer has the ability to obtain an Irrevocable Letter of Credit in amount of Proposal is an acceptable substitute. The South Carolina Banking Institution who issues the letter stating the Proposer has the ability to obtain an Irrevocable Letter of Credit must be a financial institution insured by the FDIC or FSLIC.

An Irrevocable Letter of Credit, made out to Spartanburg County, in the full amount of Proposal, will be an acceptable substitute. The Letter of Credit will be subject to the same terms and conditions set forth above for Bonds. The Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be issued by a financial institution insured by the FDIC or FSLIC.

At the end of the job, all of the Proposer’s subcontractors shall send a letter, on company letterhead, that they have been paid in full and Spartanburg County can release the performance/payment bond.

Ability to Obtain Performance Bond: Proposer shall provide a letter from a bonding company authorized to transact business in the State of South Carolina as a surety stating the Proposer has the ability to obtain a performance/payment bond in amount of Proposal.

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Independent Contractor: The selected Proposer shall be legally considered an independent contractor and neither the Proposer nor its employees shall, under any circumstances, be considered employees of the County; and the County shall at no time be legally responsible for any negligence or other wrong doing by the Proposer or its employees. The County shall not withhold from the contract payment to the Proposer any federal or state unemployment taxes, federal or state income taxes, Social Security tax, or any other amounts for benefits to Proposer.

Further, the County shall not provide to the Proposer any insurance coverage or other benefits, including Worker’s Compensation.

The County shall have the right to reject any Subcontractor which it considers unable or unsuitable to satisfactorily perform its duties. Proposer shall not enter into any cost reimbursable agreements with any proposed Subcontractor without County’s prior written authorization.

Notwithstanding any consent by the County to a proposed subcontract, Proposer shall remain responsible for all subcontracted work and services. Proposer agrees it shall be as fully responsible to the County for the acts and omission of its Subcontractors, their agents, representatives, and persons either directly or indirectly employed by them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Proposer. Neither this provision, the agreement, the County’s authorization of Proposer’s agreement with Subcontractor, County’s inspection of a subcontractor’s facilities or work, or any other action taken by the County in relation to a Subcontractor shall create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor and the County. Proposer shall include in each of its subcontracts a provision embodying the substance of this provision and provide a copy, upon request, to the County before commencement of any work by a Subcontractor. Proposer’s refusal to comply with this provision shall be grounds for the County’s termination of this agreement for default, without notice or opportunity to cure.

In addition, Proposer indemnifies and holds the County harmless from and against any claims (threatened, alleged or actual) made by any Subcontractor of Proposer (of any tier) for compensation, damages or otherwise, including any cost incurred by the County to investigate, defend or settle any such claim.

Award:

Evaluations:

Spartanburg County will conduct evaluations of the proposals.

Award Criteria:

Spartanburg County shall evaluate each of the Proposals using the criteria set forth in Exhibit D attached hereto. The County reserves the right to request Proposers to appear for an additional presentation followed by a question and answer period, in order to further evaluate qualifications. The additional presentations, if any, will also be scored and combined with prior scoring to determine the successful Proposer. The County is not obligated to accept the lowest cost proposal. The award of the contract, if awarded, will be made to the Proposer providing the most responsive, responsible proposal that provides the best overall value and service. The award, if awarded, will take into consideration several factors, including the soundness and flexibility of the proposal, functional capability, quality of performance, quality of service, ability to provide support, overall cost, the Proposer’s experience and the Proposer’s references.

At the County’s discretion, one or more firms may be engaged for this work.

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SPARTANBURG COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY

OR ALL PROPOSALS OR PARTS THEREOF, TO GIVE THE PROPOSER THE

OPPORTUNITY TO CURE ANY DEFICIENCY RESULTING FROM A MINOR

INFORMALITY OR IRREGULARITY IN A PROPOSAL OR WAIVE ANY

DEFICIENCY, AS SET FORTH IN THE COUNTY PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE.

Notice of Intent to Award:

If awarded, the Notice of Intent to Award shall be e-mailed to all Proposers once a decision to award is made. This Notice of Intent to Award shall begin the time to protest the decision to award in accordance with Spartanburg County Code of Laws Section 2-287.

Notice of Award:

If awarded, the Notice of Award shall be e-mailed to all Proposers once a decision to award is made.

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Exhibit A

SCOPE OF WORK / SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

The Proposer who is awarded the contract shall perform and carry out, those services necessary to complete the SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE GENERATOR

REPLACEMENT.

At a minimum, this work shall include:

Installation of 230 kW Standby Generator

1. General

Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidental work necessary to furnish and install one (1) new 230 kW / 287 kVA standby diesel generator at the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office.

The generator shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements, applicable electrical and building codes, NFPA requirements, and Spartanburg County standards.

2. Generator Installation

• Furnish and install the 230-kW standby generator with weatherproof enclosure.

• Set and level generator on the prepared concrete foundation.

• Install vibration isolators as required.

• Install the 530-gallon UL 142 sub-base fuel tank and all associated fuel system components.

• Provide all required fuel connections, piping, fittings, vents, fill connection, leak detection, and associated accessories.

• Provide and install the exhaust system, including flexible connection, critical-grade silencer, elbow, and rain cap.

3. Electrical Installation

• Provide all electrical connections required for the generator installation.

• Connect the factory-mounted 800-amp, 3-pole, 100% rated LSI circuit breaker to the facility electrical distribution system.

• Provide required feeder conductors, conduit, fittings, grounding, bonding, and terminations.

• Provide electrical connection for the 24 VDC battery charger.

• Provide electrical connection for the engine jacket water heater/block heater.

• Install and connect the remote annunciator panel in an accessible location.

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• Provide all control and communication wiring required for proper generator operation and monitoring.

4. Controls and Monitoring

• Install and configure t generator control system.

• Configure generator protection, metering, alarms, and programmable functions.

• Connect and test Modbus RTU communications were required.

• Install and connect the NFPA 110 remote annunciator panel.

• Verify all generator alarms, shutdowns, protective functions, and monitoring points.

5. Fuel System

• Install and commission the 24-hour/530-gallon UL 142 sub-base fuel tank.

• Provide all required fuel piping and connections between the tank and generator.

• Test the fuel system for leaks and proper operation.

• Verify fuel level indication, high-fuel pre-alarm, critical low-fuel alarm, and leak detection operation.

6. Starting and Battery System

• Install the 24 VDC battery system, battery rack, cables, and connections.

• Install and connect the 10-amp battery charger.

• Verify proper battery charging and starting operation.

• Provide all required battery disconnects and protective devices.

7. Testing and Commissioning

• Perform complete startup and commissioning of the generator.

• Verify voltage, frequency, phase rotation, engine operation, controls, alarms, shutdowns, and protective functions.

• Perform load-bank testing as required by the manufacturer, NFPA 110, and applicable code requirements.

• Test the generator under operating conditions and verify proper transfer and restoration of emergency power if a transfer switch is part of the existing facility system.

• Correct any deficiencies identified during testing.

• Provide manufacturer startup documentation and test reports.

8. Closeout

Upon completion, the contractor shall:

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• Provide operation and maintenance manuals.

• Provide generator startup and commissioning reports.

• Provide testing and load-bank test documentation.

• Provide warranty documentation.

• Provide training to designated County personnel on generator operation and basic maintenance.

• Remove all construction debris and leave the work area clean and operational.

9. Contractor Responsibility

The contractor shall coordinate all work necessary for a complete and operational generator installation. Any required permits, inspections, mobilization, equipment, labor, materials, connections, testing, and incidental work necessary to complete the project shall be included in the contractor’s proposal.

After award of purchase order, any changes that result in additional cost to Spartanburg County must be submitted in writing to J.J. Wofford at jwofford@spartanburgcounty.gov for prior written approval. Do not proceed with any changes until written notification to proceed is in hand.

mailto:jwofford@spartanburgcounty.gov

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Underserved Business Entities Participation:

a) Underserved Business Entity (“UBE”) – Vendors submitting responses are encouraged to solicit UBE participation in fulfilling their contract. Indicate in your response whether you are a certified UBE firm; whether you will have a certified UBE partner; and any UBE areas of involvement for monitoring purposes.

b) The County recognizes the following certifications:

1. Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification (SMBCC Certification) (http://osmba.sc.gov/directory.html); or

2. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE Certification) http://dbw.scdot.org/dbesearch/DirectoryQuery.aspx; or

3. Small Business Enterprise (SBE Certification) http://dbw.scdot.org/dbesearch/DirectoryQuery.aspx

c) The successful vendor will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair employment and treatment of all employees, without regard or discrimination by reason of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or physical handicap.

Spartanburg County Underserved Business Entity (UBE) Policy is located on the Spartanburg County website at:

https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/14996/Spartanburg_County_Underse rved_Business_Entity_UBE_Policy http://osmba.sc.gov/directory.html http://dbw.scdot.org/dbesearch/DirectoryQuery.aspx http://dbw.scdot.org/dbesearch/DirectoryQuery.aspx https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/14996/Spartanburg_County_Underserved_Business_Entity_UBE_Policy https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/14996/Spartanburg_County_Underserved_Business_Entity_UBE_Policy

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Exhibit B

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

1. Enter Proposer’s name on any specifications or descriptive papers submitted with this Proposal.

2. Show trade name or brand of any article included in the specifications.

3. When required, furnish samples, free of expense, prior to the Proposal opening. Label each sample with Proposer’s name and the item number. Should you wish samples returned, at your expense, when not destroyed in tests, please indicate such in writing at the time of submission of the sample.

4. Proposals must be submitted on this form. Proposals made otherwise will be subject to rejection.

5. Lump sum proposal price must include the amount of ALL FEES charged by Proposer. Proposals that do not include all fees will be rejected.

6. Lump sum proposal price must include the amount of ALL TAXES, including any South Carolina state sales tax and any use tax which may be owed by Spartanburg County as a result of this Proposal. Proposals which do not include all taxes will be rejected.

7. Lump sum proposal price must include ALL COSTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY to the required destination. Proposals which do not include all costs of transportation and delivery will be rejected.

8. This Proposal is subject to the Spartanburg County Procurement Ordinance, this Request for Proposal (RFP) and the attached County contract.

9. If someone other than an officer of the corporation/company will be signing the contract, a corporate/company resolution MUST be attached to the proposal authorizing the individual to sign. Proposals that do not include a corporate/company resolution, when required, will be subject to rejection.

10. This RFP provides basic information regarding the County’s requirements. Items that are not specifically requested in this RFP, but are necessary to provide the goods/services requested, must be included in the Lump Sum Proposal Price.

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PROPOSAL FOR RFP # 2027020

SHERIFF’S OFFICE GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

Proposer has examined this Request for Proposal, the Advertisement for this Request for Proposal, and the following Addenda (receipt of which is hereby acknowledged):

Company Name: ______________________________________________

By: ______________________________________________ (Signature)

______________________________________________ (Printed Name)

Title: ______________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________

City: ___________________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: ______________________

Telephone: ___________________________________________ Fax: __________________________________________

□ Check box if corporate/company resolution attached (See Instruction 9 above).

Addenda Number: _________ Date: ______________________

Addenda Number: _________ Date: ______________________

BASE PRICE for _________________: $ _______________________

Cost for _____________ as an option: $ _______________________

TIME FOR PERFORMANCE: _______ days

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Exhibit C

Sample of Corporate / Company Resolution

A RESOLUTION

FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUTHORIZING _______________ TO EXECUTE AN

CONTRACT WITH SPARTANBURG COUNTY

WHEREAS, ____________________ will or has submitted a bid/proposal to Spartanburg County for the purpose of providing goods or services; and

WHEREAS, ____________________ may be or has been awarded a contract to provide good or services to Spartanburg County; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors (or other appropriate governing body) of __________________ does hereby approve and authorize _________________ (Name of Individual) to execute a contract with Spartanburg County in an amount not to exceed $______________.__.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ____ day of ________, 20__.

[INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION]

ATTESTED

________________________ By: _________________________________ (signature)

_________________________________ (printed name)

Title: _________________________________

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Exhibit D

EVALUATION / AWARD CRITERIA

Note: The proposals will be publicly opened. Only the names of the proposers and prices will be disclosed at the opening. Contents of the proposal shall not be disclosed during the evaluation or negotiation phases. Proposals shall be available for public inspection after award of the agreement. Proposals must be clearly marked "CONFIDENTIAL" for each part of the proposal that is considered to be proprietary information that could be exempt from disclosure under Section 30-4-40, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, as amended ("South Carolina Freedom of Information Act"). If any part is designated as "CONFIDENTIAL", there must be attached to that part an explanation of how this information fits within one or more categories listed in Section 30-4-40. The County reserves the right to determine whether this information should be exempt from disclosure.

Spartanburg County shall evaluate each written proposal, determine whether oral discussions are necessary, then based on the content of the written proposal and any oral discussion, select the proposer best qualified for the project and which is most advantageous to Spartanburg County, based on the following factors listed below.

The evaluation criteria will be:

• Cost 50%

• Similar Projects 30%

• Compliance with Specifications 20%

• After ranking all submittals using the above evaluation criteria, references will be called starting with the highest ranked submittal. If the highest ranked submittal's references are not sufficient the next highest ranked submittal's references will be called and so on.

Spartanburg County reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals received as a result of this request, and to negotiate with any and all qualified proposers. An award resulting from this request shall be made to the responsive and responsible proposer whose proposal is determined to be in the best interests of Spartanburg County, taking into consideration the cost and the evaluation factors set forth herein. Spartanburg County will be the sole judge as to whether a proposal has satisfactorily met the requirements of this request for proposal.

Representatives of Spartanburg County will evaluate individual proposals. Any proposer determined to be technically unqualified, or whose proposal is deemed unresponsive, will not be considered further. Any proposer that has demonstrated poor performance during either a current or previous agreement with Spartanburg County may be considered as an unqualified source and their proposal may be rejected. Spartanburg County reserves the right to exercise this option as is deemed proper or necessary.

Request for Proposal Page 18 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit E

Spartanburg County Proposer’s Fraud Acknowledgement Form

RFP No: 2027020 Proposal Name: SPARTANBURG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

Proposer Information:

Proposer: _______________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________

Contact: _________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________

The signature below acknowledges that I am aware of and have read the Spartanburg County Fraud Policy adopted by Spartanburg County Council on July 18, 2005. As a Proposer engaged in a business relationship with Spartanburg County, I understand that I am responsible for aiding in the protection against fraudulent acts (which are defined in the Fraud Policy) by complying with all aspects of the Fraud Policy.

(Name of Corporation or Entity)

By: ___________________________________ (Signature)

___________________________________ (Print name)

Title: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

Copies of Spartanburg County’s Fraud Policy can be obtained as follows:

1. Spartanburg County’s website at www.spartanburgcounty.org under the link to Auditor/Internal.

2. Request a copy from the Internal Auditor at 864-596-3538.

http://www.spartanburgcounty.org/

Request for Proposal Page 19 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit F

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT STATEMENT

The undersigned hereby certifies on behalf of the company listed below that it is in full compliance with the requirements set forth in Title 44, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, Chapter 107, Paragraph 47 and the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690, title V, Sec. 5153, as amended by Public Law 105-85, Div. A, Title VIII, Sec. 809, as codified at 41 U.S.C. § 702) and Department of Commerce implementing regulations published at 15 CFR Part 29, “Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)” (published in the Federal Register on November 23, 2003, 68 FR 66534).

(Name of Corporation or Entity)

By: ___________________________________ (Signature)

___________________________________ (Print name)

Title: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

Request for Proposal Page 20 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit G

GOOD FAITH DOCUMENTATION MUST ACCOMPANY THE RFP/IFB DOCUMENT

This form and supporting documents are due with the bid package, if not self-performing 100% of the work.

Spartanburg County, hereby, notifies all proposers/bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that all underserved business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals/bids in response to this request/invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Each proposer shall attest that they engaged in good faith efforts in an endeavor to achieve the County’s UBE goals.

Include copies of the written notice to UBEs notifying them of bid opportunities. Notices only need to be sent to those subcontractors and suppliers offering the services which the bidder intends to subcontract and purchase. Notices can be e-mailed or faxed. If emailed, the notice may be sent to all applicable subcontractors with one email. If faxed, include a copy of the fax transmittal confirmation slip.

The notice should contain the following:

• Bidder’s name and contact information

• Project name and number

• Scope of work/bid packages available for subcontracting

List of Contacts (use additional pages if needed):

Company Contact Name Email Phone

1. ________________________ _________________ ______________ _____________

2. ________________________ _________________ ______________ _____________

3. ________________________ _________________ ______________ _____________

4. ________________________ _________________ ______________ _____________

5. ________________________ _________________ ______________ _____________

The undersigned acknowledges making a good faith effort to comply with the above areas checked.

Name of Company Owner or Authorized Representative Name Signature Title Date

Request for Proposal Page 21 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit H

Underserved Business Entity Self-Performance Affidavit

If self-performing 100% of the entire project with your own workforce/staff on your payroll, complete and return this form with your bid/proposal package. If self-performing all work, you do not need to solicit UBEs.

I hereby certify my company’s intent to self-perform 100% of the work required for the referenced project:

Project Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Project Number: __________________________________________________________________

By signing this affidavit, I further certify that my company has the capability to perform and will perform all elements of the work on the project referenced above with my company’s employees.

I further agree to provide additional information or documentation requested by Spartanburg County in support of the above statement.

If a need to subcontract work on this project arises, I will notify the Spartanburg County Purchasing Department in writing via email to gpbennett@spartanburgcounty.gov within two (2) business days after submission of the bid.

Name of Company

Owner or Authorized Representative Name

Signature

Title

Date

State of _________________________ County of ________________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____________ day of _________________________, 20______ Notary Public _____________________________ My Commission Expires ______________________ mailto:gpbennett@spartanburgcounty.org

Request for Proposal Page 22 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit I

EXAMPLE OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

Request for Proposal Page 23 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit J

EXISTENCE OF SUBCONTRACTORS FORM

Will you subcontract any part of this Work? Yes ____ No ____ If so, please list the names, addresses and licenses of the subcontractors to be used for the portions of the work listed below.

1. SUBCONTRACTOR NAME ___________________________________

SUBCONTRACTOR DUTY ___________________________________

TYPE OF LICENSE: ________________________________________________

(Attach copy of subcontractor license)

2. SUBCONTRACTOR NAME ___________________________________

3. SUBCONTRACTOR NAME ___________________________________

4. SUBCONTRACTOR NAME ___________________________________

Request for Proposal Page 24 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit K

EXPERIENCE/ REFERENCES

List five jobs, similar in size and scope, completed by Proposer. List dollar amount, brief description reference name and phone number for each job.

a. Name of Project: _____________________________________________

Owner/Engineer: _____________________________________________

Telephone No.: _____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Date Started: ______________ Date Completed: ________________

Value of Contract: ___________________________________________

Project Description: __________________________________________ b: Name of Project: _____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Date Started: ______________ Date Completed: ________________ c: Name of Project: _____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Date Started: ______________ Date Completed: ________________

Request for Proposal Page 25 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

d. Name of Project: _____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Date Started: ______________ Date Completed: ________________

e. Name of Project: _____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Date Started: ______________ Date Completed: ________________

Request for Proposal Page 26 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit L

County Of Spartanburg, SC

VENDOR LIST APPLICATION

Company Name:

(MUST MATCH THE NAME THAT WILL APPEAR ON INVOICES & W-9 SUBMITTED FOR PAYMENT)

Mailing Address:

Physical Address:

Payment Remittance Address:

City: State: _________ Zip:

Contact Person: Title:

Telephone: ( )-_________-__________________ Extension:

Fax No. ( )-_________-__________________: E-Mail:

Federal Tax ID number: _______________________ Is this a personal Social Security #? yes _____no ______

(NOTE – A completed W-9 Form must be returned with this application)

Is this a Corporation? Yes ___No___ Small Business? Yes___ No___ Owned by- Male_ _ or Female___

Physical Presence in S.C.? Yes ___ No___ Method of Delivery: ___UPS ___FedEx ___Other

SC Retail License ___, or SC Sales Tax ___, or SC Use Tax___ Number

Minority Vendor? Yes_______ No_______ (If yes, attach Certification Certificate.)

CATERGORY FOR SERVICES OFFERED (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Architecture/Engineering Environmental Services Maintenance Repair Auto – Parts/Repairs/Body Shop Equipment Rental Medical Supplies Clothing/Uniforms Inmate Services Printing Construction - Major Information Technologies Safety Construction – Minor Landscaping Tele Communications Copier/Printer Equipment Law Enforcement Trade Contractors –

HVAC/Plumbing/Electrical Other (not listed) {describe}

Provide a brief commodity/service description of your business:

NOTE: Placement on the bidders list is a service provided for your convenience. Inclusion is not a binding assurance of future solicitation. To insure bid participation, check our official website at www.spartanburgcounty.gov to review posted projects that may be of interest to you.

INSURANCE: General Liability & Worker’s Compensation coverage is required for vendors that perform work for Spartanburg County. If not required by South Carolina State Law to have Worker’s Comp, a waiver must be submitted.

Return this completed form and W-9 to:

Mail: Spartanburg County, Purchasing Department, PO Box 5666, Spartanburg, SC 29304 or Fax: 864-596-2297

ALL PURCHASES MUST BE MADE WITH SIGNED PURCHASE ORDER PRIOR TO AN ORDER BEING PLACED http://www.spartanburgcounty.gov/

Request for Proposal Page 27 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit M

Request for Proposal Page 28 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit N

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

STATEMENT OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

I, _________________________________________, ( ______________________ ) owner of (Name of Contractor) (Federal ID# or SSN) __________________________________________ hereby make the following statement about (Name of Business) my relationship with Spartanburg County:

1. I employ three or fewer people and I understand that I am not required by state law to carry workers’ compensation insurance.

2. I have agreed to perform certain contract work for Spartanburg County. That work is:

(Brief description of work you are contracted to do) When I complete the work, I will then expect to be paid _____________________ (Amount) in a lump sum. Neither I, nor my employees, will be paid by Spartanburg County on an hourly basis.

3. To the extent that I need equipment or supplies to perform the work I have been contracted to do, I have my own equipment and supplies that I will use to perform the work. I will not use any equipment or supplies owned by Spartanburg County.

4. I will start and stop work and perform the work according to my own methods, means, plans and desires. I will not be supervised or instructed on how or when to perform the work. As long as I complete the work in a workman-like manner and to the satisfaction of Spartanburg County by the agreed time, I can and will do the work when I desire and in the manner I desire. I also understand that if I do not perform to the level of expectation or in a timely manner, that failure will be a breach of contract.

I cannot be “fired” because I am not an employee.

5. I do not expect Spartanburg County to withhold any amount that is due me to pay for state or federal income taxes, Social Security contributions, or Employment Security or Workers’ Compensation premiums. I expect to receive a 1099 from Spartanburg County at the end of the year showing the amount I received this year from my contract work.

6. When I complete the work that I have agreed to do and receive the payment to which I am entitled, according to the contract, which will terminate my working relationship with Spartanburg County on this contract.

7. My employees and I are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Spartanburg County Workers’ Compensation coverage.

Signature

Date

Request for Proposal Page 29 (Rev. 2/1/2021)

Exhibit O

SPARTANBURG COUNTY CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES

THIS CONTRACT is made this ____ day of _________, 20___ by and between SPARTANBURG COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of South Carolina, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY"; and, _______________, a ____________Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR".

NOW THEREFORE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises stated in this…