Solicitation.pdf

SAP

State of South Carolina

Invitation For Bid

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

5400019434 02/21/2020 Rina Drescher 803-822-3209 drescherr@midlandstech.edu

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PROCUREMENT OFFICE

1260 Lexington Drive West Columbia SC 29170-2176

DESCRIPTION: PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS TRAINER

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

The Term "Offer" Means Your "Bid" or "Proposal". Your offer must be submitted in a sealed package. Solicitation

Number & Opening Date must appear on package exterior. See "Submitting Your Paper Offer or Modification" provision.

SUBMIT YOUR SEALED OFFER TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:

MAILING ADDRESS:

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PROCUREMENT OFFICE, ATTN: RINA DRESCHER

REF: SOLICITATION# 5400019434

PO BOX. 2408

COLUMBIA, SC 29202

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE

PROCUREMENT OFFICE, ATTN: RINA DRESCHER

REF: SOLICITATION# 5400019434

1260 LEXINGTON DRIVE

WEST COLUMBIA SC 29170-2176

SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 03/12/2020 11:00 A.M. (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 02/28/2020 12:00 P.M. (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) Original NO ONLINE BIDDING

CONFERENCE TYPE:

DATE & TIME:

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

LOCATION:

AWARD &

AMENDMENTS

Award will be posted on 03/16/2020. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any related notices will be posted at the following web address: http://www.procurement.sc.gov

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 - PAPER ONLY (MAR. 2015)

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)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments to Solicitation" Provision)

Amendment No. Amendment Issue Date

Amendment No. Amendment Issue Date

Amendment No. Amendment Issue Date

Amendment No. Amendment Issue Date

DISCOUNT FOR

PROMPT PAYMENT

(See "Discount for Prompt

Payment" clause)

10 Calendar Days (%) 20 Calendar Days (%) 30 Calendar Days (%) _____Calendar Days (%)

PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009): On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina General Assembly rewrote the law governing preferences available to in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US end products. This law appears in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A summary of the new preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences. ALL THE PREFERENCES MUST BE

CLAIMED AND ARE APPLIED BY LINE ITEM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER AWARD IS MADE BY ITEM OR

LOT. VENDORS ARE CAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE STATUTE BEFORE CLAIMING ANY

PREFERENCES. THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY HAVE CHANGED. IF YOU REQUEST A

PREFERENCE, YOU ARE CERTIFYING THAT YOUR OFFER QUALIFIES FOR THE PREFERENCE

YOU'VE CLAIMED. IMPROPERLY REQUESTING A PREFERENCE CAN HAVE SERIOUS

CONSEQUENCES. [11-35-1524(E)(4)&(6)]

PREFERENCES DO NOT APPLY – [11-35-1524(E)(2)

PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE: Please provide the address and phone number for your in-state office in the space provided below. An in-state office is necessary to claim either the Resident Vendor

Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(i)&(ii)) or the Resident Contractor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(iii)). Accordingly, you must provide this information to qualify for the preference. An in-state office is not required, but can be beneficial, if you are claiming the Resident Subcontractor Preference (11-35-1524(D)).

PREFERENCES DO NOT APPLY – [11-35-1524(E)(2)

____In-State Office Address same as Home Office Address ____In-State Office Address same as Notice Address (check only one)

PAGE TWO (SEP 2009) End of PAGE TWO

Table of Contents

SAP

SECTION_I

ACQUIRE SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT (JAN 2006)

SECTION_IIA

DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (DEC 2015) 3

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004)

AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015)

AWARD NOTIFICATION (FEB 2015)

BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004) 4

BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004)

BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004)

CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (MAY 2008) 4

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004) 5

CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006)

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (FEB 2015) 6

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) ... 6

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004) 6

DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015)

ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008)

OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004)

OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015)

PROTESTS (MAY 2019)

PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015) 7

PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004)

QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (FEB 2015)

REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004)

RESPONSIVENESS/IMPROPER OFFERS (JUN 2015)

SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004)

STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS (JAN 2004)

SUBMITTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (FEB 2015) 9

SUBMITTING A PAPER OFFER OR MODIFICATION (MAR 2015) 9

TAX CREDIT FOR SUBCONTRACTING WITH DISADVANTAGED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2008) 10

VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (JAN 2006) ... 10

WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) 10

SECTION_IIB

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE -- LABELLING (JAN 2006) 10

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE -- REQUIRED (JAN 2006) . 10

PROTEST - CPO - MMO ADDRESS (JUN 2006)

UNIT PRICES REQUIRED (JAN 2006)

SECTION_III

SEE BIDDING SCHEDULE

DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE LOCATION -- SPECIFIED (JAN 2006) 15

DELIVERY DATE -- 30 DAYS ARO (JAN 2006)

INSTALLATION (JAN 2006)

OPERATIONAL MANUALS (JAN 2006)

QUALITY -- NEW (JAN 2006)

TECHNICAL SUPPORT -- INCLUDED (JAN 2006)

TRAINING (JAN 2006)

SECTION_IV

INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT -- GENERAL (MAR 2015) 16

MINORITY PARTICIPATION (DEC 2015)

SECTION_V

QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFEROR (MAR 2015)

SECTION_VI

AWARD CRITERIA -- BIDS (JAN 2006)

AWARD TO ONE OFFEROR (JAN 2006)

CALCULATING THE LOW BID

COMPETITION FROM PUBLIC ENTITIES (JAN 2006)

UNIT PRICE GOVERNS (JAN 2006)

SECTION_VIIA

ASSIGNMENT, NOVATION, AND CHANGE OF NAME, IDENTITY, OR STRUCTURE (FEB 2015) 17

BANKRUPTCY - GENERAL (FEB 2015)

CHOICE-OF-LAW (JAN 2006)

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (FEB 2015) 18

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2006)

DISPUTES (JAN 2006)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (JAN 2006)

FALSE CLAIMS (JAN 2006)

FIXED PRICING REQUIRED (JAN 2006)

NO INDEMNITY OR DEFENSE (FEB 2015)

NOTICE (JAN 2006)

OPEN TRADE (JUN 2015)

PAYMENT and INTEREST (FEB 2015)

PUBLICITY (JAN 2006)

PURCHASE ORDERS (JAN 2006)

SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS (JAN 2006)

TAXES (JAN 2006)

TERMINATION DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (JAN 2006) 20

THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY (JAN 2006)

WAIVER (JAN 2006)

SECTION_VIIB

CHANGES (JAN 2006)

CISG (JAN 2006)

DEFAULT (JAN 2006)

DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING (JAN 2006)

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (JAN 2006)

PRICING DATA -- AUDIT -- INSPECTION (JAN 2006)

SHIPPING / RISK OF LOSS (JAN 2006)

SUBSTITUTIONS PROHIBITED - END PRODUCT PREFERENCES (SEP 2009) 23

TERM OF CONTRACT -- TERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR (JAN 2006) 23

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (JAN 2006)

SECTION_VIII

BIDDING SCHEDULE (NOV 2007)

SECTION_IX

NONRESIDENT TAXPAYER REGISTRATION AFFIDAVIT INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING 26

*** This document will serve as the contractual agreement between both parties. MTC will not sign any additional vendor agreements or order forms. ***

***NO SUBSTITUTION ALLOWED***

I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION

ACQUIRE SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT (JAN 2006)

The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a source or sources of supply for the purchase of new supplies and/or equipment as listed. [01-1015-1] SAP

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (DEC 2015)

CLAUSE HEADINGS USED IN THIS SOLICITATION ARE FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE USED

TO CONSTRUE MEANING OR INTENT. EVEN IF NOT CAPITALIZED, THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS ARE

APPLICABLE TO ALL PARTS OF THE SOLICITATION, UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE.

AMENDMENT means a document issued to supplement the original solicitation document.

AUTHORITY means the State Fiscal Accountability Authority or its successor in interest.

BUSINESS means any corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, or any other legal entity. [11-35-310(3)] CHANGE ORDER means any written alteration in specifications, delivery point, rate of delivery, period of performance, price, quantity, or other provisions of any contract accomplished by mutual agreement of the parties to the contract. [11-35-

310(4)] CONTRACT See clause entitled Contract Documents & Order of Precedence.

CONTRACT MODIFICATION means a written order signed by the procurement officer, directing the contractor to make changes which the clause of the contract titled "Changes," if included herein, authorizes the Procurement Officer to order without the consent of the contractor. [11-35-310(9)] CONTRACTOR means the Offeror receiving an award as a result of this solicitation.

COVER PAGE means the top page of the original solicitation on which the solicitation is identified by number. Offerors are cautioned that Amendments may modify information provided on the Cover Page.

OFFER means the bid or proposal submitted in response this solicitation. The terms Bid and Proposal are used interchangeably with the term Offer.

OFFEROR means the single legal entity submitting the offer. The term Bidder is used interchangeably with the term Offeror.

See bidding provisions entitled Signing Your Offer and Bid/Proposal as Offer to Contract.

PAGE TWO means the second page of the original solicitation, which is labeled Page Two.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER means the person, or his successor, identified as such on either the Cover Page, an amendment, or an award notice.

YOU and YOUR means Offeror.

SOLICITATION means this document, including all its parts, attachments, and any Amendments.

STATE means the Using Governmental Unit(s) identified on the Cover Page.

SUBCONTRACTOR means any person you contract with to perform or provide any part of the work.

US or WE means the using governmental unit.

USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT means the unit(s) of government identified as such on the Cover Page. If the Cover Page identifies the Using Governmental Unit as "Statewide Term Contract," the phrase "Using Governmental Unit" means any

South Carolina Public Procurement Unit [11-35-4610(5)] that has submitted a Purchase Order to you pursuant to the contract resulting from this solicitation. Reference the clauses titled "Purchase Orders" and "Statewide Term Contract."

WORK means all labor, materials, equipment, services, or property of any type, provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations under the Contract. [02-2A003-3]

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004)

(a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors should monitor the following web site for the issuance of Amendments: www.procurement.sc.gov( b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on Page Two, (3) by letter, or (4) by submitting a bid that indicates in some way that the bidder received the amendment. (c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. [02-2A005-1] http://www.procurement.sc.gov/

AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015)

All authority regarding this procurement is vested solely with the responsible Procurement Officer. Unless specifically delegated in writing, the Procurement Officer is the only government official authorized to bind the government with regard to this procurement or the resulting contract. [02-2A007-1]

AWARD NOTIFICATION (FEB 2019)

Notice regarding any award, cancellation of award, or extension of award will be posted at the location & on the date specified on the Cover Page or, if applicable, any notice of extension of award. Should the contract resulting from this solicitation have a total potential value in excess of one hundred thousand dollars, such notice will be sent electronically to all Offerors responding to the solicitation and any award will not be effective until the calendar day (including weekends and holidays) immediately following the seventh business day after such notice is given. [02-2A010-2]

BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004)

By submitting Your Bid or Proposal, You are offering to enter into a contract with the Using Governmental Unit(s). Without further action by either party, a binding contract shall result upon final award. Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with, the entity identified as the Offeror on the Cover Page. An Offer may be submitted by only one legal entity; "joint bids" are not allowed. [02-2A015-1]

BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004)

In order to withdraw Your Offer after the minimum period specified on the Cover Page, You must notify the Procurement

Officer in writing. [02-2A020-1]

BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language and in US dollars, unless otherwise permitted by the Solicitation. [02-2A025-1]

CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (MAY 2008)

GIVING FALSE, MISLEADING, OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON THIS CERTIFICATION MAY

RENDER YOU SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION UNDER SECTION 16-9-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE

OF LAWS AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS.

(a) By submitting an offer, the offeror certifies that-

(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to-

(i) Those prices;

(ii) The intention to submit an offer; or

(iii) The methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered.

(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and

(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition.

(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory-

(1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification; or

(2)(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the offeror's principals in certifying that those principals have not participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification [As used in this subdivision (b)(2)(i), the term "principals" means the person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal];

(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals referenced in subdivision (b)(2)(i) of this certification have not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification; and

(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through

(a)(3) of this certification.

(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies paragraph (a)(2) of this certification, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure. [02-2A032-1]

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004)

(a) (1) By submitting an Offer, Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-

(i) Offeror and/or any of its Principals-

(A) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any state or federal agency;

(B) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public

(Federal, state, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen property; and

(C) Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.

(ii) Offeror has not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any public (Federal, state, or local) entity.

(2) "Principals," for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary, division, or business segment, and similar positions).

(b) Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Procurement Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, Offeror learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

(c) If Offeror is unable to certify the representations stated in paragraphs (a)(1), Offer must submit a written explanation regarding its inability to make the certification. The certification will be considered in connection with a review of the

Offeror's responsibility. Failure of the Offeror to furnish additional information as requested by the Procurement Officer may render the Offeror nonresponsible.

(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly or in bad faith rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the State, the Procurement Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default. [02-2A035-1]

CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006)

The South Carolina Code of Laws, including the Consolidated Procurement Code, is available at:

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/statmast.php

The South Carolina Regulations are available at:

http://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/statmast.php [02-2A040-2]

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (FEB 2015)

You warrant and represent that your offer identifies and explains any unfair competitive advantage you may have in competing for the proposed contract and any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise from your participation in this competition or your 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 you have an unfair competitive advantage or a conflict of interest, the state may withhold award. Before withholding award on these grounds, an offeror 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. Without limiting the foregoing, you represent that your offer identifies any services that relate to either this solicitation or the work and that has already been performed by you, a proposed subcontractor, or an affiliated business of either. [02-2A047-2]

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004)

Any offer received after the Procurement Officer of the governmental body or his designee has declared that the time set for opening has arrived, shall be rejected unless the offer has been delivered to the designated purchasing office or the governmental body's mail room which services that purchasing office prior to the opening. [R.19-445.2070(G)] [02-2A050-

1]

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004)

By submitting an Offer, Contractor certifies that, if awarded a contract, Contractor 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. [02-2A065-1]

DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015)

Offeror, by submitting an Offer, represents that it has read and understands the Solicitation and that its Offer is made in compliance with the Solicitation. Offerors are expected to examine the Solicitation thoroughly and should request an explanation of any ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the Solicitation. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror's risk. All ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the Solicitation shall be interpreted to require the better quality or greater quantity of work and/or materials, unless otherwise directed by amendment. Offeror assumes responsibility for any patent ambiguity in the Solicitation that Offeror does not bring to the

State's attention. See clause entitled "Questions from Offerors." [02-2A070-2]

ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008)

By submitting an offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror has and will comply with, and has 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 following statutes require special attention: Section 8-13-700, regarding use of official position for financial gain; Section 8-13-705, regarding gifts to influence action of public official; Section 8-13-720, regarding offering money for advice or assistance of public official; Sections 8-13-755 and 8-13-760, regarding restrictions on employment by former public official; Section 8-13-775, prohibiting public official with economic interests from acting on contracts; Section 8-13-790, regarding recovery of kickbacks; Section 8-13-1150, regarding statements to be filed by consultants; and Section 8-13-1342, regarding restrictions on contributions by contractor to candidate who participated in awarding of contract. The state may rescind any contract and http://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/statmast.php 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. [02-2A075-2]

OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004)

Do not include any sales or use taxes in Your price that the State may be required to pay. [02-2A080-1]

OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015)

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. [02-2A083-1]

PROTESTS (MAY 2019)

If you are aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in Section 11-35-4210. To protest a solicitation, you must submit a protest within fifteen days of the date the applicable solicitation document is issued. 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. [02-2A085-2]

PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015)

Violation of these restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of law.

(a) During the period between publication of the solicitation and final award, you must not communicate, directly or indirectly, with the Using Governmental Unit or its employees, agents or officials regarding any aspect of this procurement activity, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Procurement Officer. All communications must be solely with the

Procurement Officer. [R. 19-445.2010]

(b) You are advised to familiarize yourself with Regulation 19-445.2165, which restricts donations to a governmental entity with whom you have or seek to have a contract. You represent that your offer discloses any gifts made, directly or through an intermediary, by you or your named subcontractors to or for the benefit of the Using Governmental Unit during the period beginning eighteen months prior to the Opening Date. [R. 19-445.2165] [02-2A087-1]

PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004)

Offers will be publicly opened at the date/time and at the location identified on the Cover Page, or last Amendment, whichever is applicable. [02-2A090-1]

QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (FEB 2015)

(a) Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing. Questions regarding the original solicitation or any amendment must be received by the

Procurement Officer no later than five (5) days prior to opening unless an earlier date is stated on the Cover Page.

Label any communication regarding your questions with the name of the procurement officer, and the solicitation's title and number. Oral explanations or instructions will not be binding. [See R. 19-445.2042(B)] Any information given a prospective offeror concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective offerors as an Amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary for submitting offers or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective offerors. See clause entitled "Duty to Inquire." We will not identify you in our answer to your question.

(b) The State seeks to permit maximum practicable competition. Offerors are urged to advise the Procurement Officer

-- as soon as possible -- regarding any aspect of this procurement, including any aspect of the Solicitation that unnecessarily or inappropriately limits full and open competition. [See R. 19-445.2140] [02-2A095-2]

Email questions and/or concerns to:

Rina Drescher at: drescherr@midlandstech.edu by February 28, 2020 at 12:00 P.M.

Subject: Solicitation# 5400019425 – Programmable Controllers Trainer

REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004)

The State may cancel this solicitation in whole or in part. The State may reject any or all proposals in whole or in part. [SC

Code Section 11-35-1710 & R.19-445.2065] [02-2A100-1]

RESPONSIVENESS/IMPROPER OFFERS (JUN 2015)

(a) Bid as Specified. Offers for supplies or services other than those specified will not be considered unless authorized by the

Solicitation.

(b) Multiple Offers. Offerors may submit more than one Offer, provided that each Offer has significant differences other than price. Each separate Offer must satisfy all Solicitation requirements. If this solicitation is an Invitation for Bids, each separate offer must be submitted as a separate document. If this solicitation is a Request for Proposals, multiple offers may be submitted as one document, provided that you clearly differentiate between each offer and you submit a separate cost proposal for each offer, if applicable.

(c) Responsiveness. Any Offer which fails to conform to the material requirements of the Solicitation may be rejected as nonresponsive. Offers which impose conditions that modify material requirements of the Solicitation may be rejected. If a fixed price is required, an Offer will be rejected if the total possible cost to the State cannot be determined. Offerors will not be given an opportunity to correct any material nonconformity. Any deficiency resulting from a minor informality may be cured or waived at the sole discretion of the Procurement Officer. [R.19-445.2070 and Section 11-35-1520(13)]

(d) Price Reasonableness: Any offer may be rejected if the Procurement Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price. [R. 19-445.2070].

(e) Unbalanced Bidding. The State may reject an Offer as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the State even though it may be the low evaluated bid, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

(f) Do not submit bid samples or descriptive literature unless expressly requested. Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature will not be examined or tested, will not be used to determine responsiveness, and will not be deemed to vary any of the provisions of the solicitation. S.C. Code Ann. Reg. 19-445.2077(D). [02-2A105-2]

SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004)

Every Offer must be signed by an individual with actual authority to bind the Offeror. (a) If the Offeror is an individual, the

Offer must be signed by that individual. If the Offeror is an individual doing business as a firm, the Offer must be submitted in the firm name, signed by the individual, and state that the individual is doing business as a firm. (b) If the Offeror is a partnership, the Offer must be submitted in the partnership name, followed by the words by its Partner, and signed by a general partner. (c) If the Offeror is a corporation, the Offer must be submitted in the corporate name, followed by the signature and title of the person authorized to sign. (d) An Offer may be submitted by a joint venture involving any combination of individuals, partnerships, or corporations. If the Offeror is a joint venture, the Offer must be submitted in the name of the Joint Venture and signed by every participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in paragraphs (a) through (c) above for each type of participant. (e) If an Offer is signed by an agent, other than as stated in subparagraphs (a) through (d) above, the Offer must state that is has been signed by an Agent. Upon request, Offeror must provide proof of the agent's authorization to bind the principal. [02-2A115-1]

STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS (JAN 2004)

If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal government processes so that offers cannot be received at the government office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal government processes resume. In lieu of an automatic extension, an Amendment may be issued to reschedule bid opening. If state offices are closed at the time a pre-bid or pre-proposal conference is scheduled, an Amendment will be issued to reschedule the conference. Useful information may be available at: https://scemd.org/closings/ [02-2A120-3]

For hand-delivered bids/offers:

Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Procurement Office is located in the Reed Hall Building on the Airport Campus.

Airport Campus Map:

https://www.midlandstech.edu/sites/default/files/campus-downloads/Campus%20Map_Airport%202014_color_rebrand_111314.pdf

SUBMITTING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (FEB 2015)

(An overview is available at www.procurement.sc.gov) For every document Offeror submits in response to or with regard to this solicitation or request, Offeror must separately mark with the word "CONFIDENTIAL" every page, or portion thereof, that Offeror contends contains information that is exempt from public disclosure because it is either (a) a trade secret as defined in Section 30-4-40(a)(1), or (b) privileged and confidential, as that phrase is used in Section 11-35-410. For every document Offeror submits in response to or with regard to this solicitation or request, Offeror must separately mark with the words "TRADE SECRET" every page, or portion thereof, that Offeror contends contains a trade secret as that term is defined by Section 39-8-20 of the Trade Secrets Act. For every document Offeror submits in response to or with regard to this solicitation or request, Offeror must separately mark with the word "PROTECTED" every page, or portion thereof, that

Offeror contends is protected by Section 11-35-1810. All markings must be conspicuous; use color, bold, underlining, or some other method in order to conspicuously distinguish the mark from the other text. Do not mark your entire response (bid, proposal, quote, etc.) as confidential, trade secret, or protected. If your response, or any part thereof, is improperly marked as confidential or trade secret or protected, the State may, in its sole discretion, determine it nonresponsive. If only portions of a page are subject to some protection, do not mark the entire page. By submitting a response to this solicitation or request, Offeror (1) agrees to the public disclosure of every page of every document regarding this solicitation or request that was submitted at any time prior to entering into a contract (including, but not limited to, documents contained in a response, documents submitted to clarify a response, and documents submitted during negotiations), unless the page is conspicuously marked "TRADE SECRET" or "CONFIDENTIAL" or "PROTECTED", (2) agrees that any information not marked, as required by these bidding instructions, as a "Trade Secret" is not a trade secret as defined by the Trade Secrets Act, and (3) agrees that, notwithstanding any claims or markings otherwise, any prices, commissions, discounts, or other financial figures used to determine the award, as well as the final contract amount, are subject to public disclosure. In determining whether to release documents, the State will detrimentally rely on Offeror's marking of documents, as required by these bidding instructions, as being either "Confidential" or "Trade Secret" or "PROTECTED". By submitting a response, Offeror agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State of South Carolina, its agencies, officers and employees, from every claim, demand, loss, expense, cost, damage or injury, including attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting from withholding information by the State of South Carolina or any of its agencies, that Offeror marked as "confidential" or "trade secret" or

"PROTECTED". (All references to S.C. Code of Laws.) [02-2A125-2]

SUBMITTING A PAPER OFFER OR MODIFICATION (MAR 2015)

Unless specifically instructed otherwise in the solicitation, you should submit your offer or modification in accordance with the clause titled "ON-LINE BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS." Paper offers are discouraged. If you must submit a paper offer or modification the following instructions apply. (a) All prices and notations should be printed in ink or typewritten. Errors should be crossed out, corrections entered and initialed by the person signing the bid. Do not modify the solicitation document https://www.midlandstech.edu/sites/default/files/campus-downloads/Campus%20Map_Airport%202014_color_rebrand_111314.pdf https://www.midlandstech.edu/sites/default/files/campus-downloads/Campus%20Map_Airport%202014_color_rebrand_111314.pdf itself (including bid schedule). (b) (1) All copies of the offer or modification, and any other documents required to be submitted with the offer shall be enclosed in a sealed, opaque envelope or package. (2) Submit your offer or modification to the address on the Cover Page. (3) The envelope or package must show the time and date specified for opening, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder. If the offer or modification is sent by mail or special delivery service (UPS, Federal Express, etc.), the outermost envelope or wrapper must be labeled "OFFER ENCLOSED" on the face thereof. (c) If you are responding to more than one solicitation, submit each offer in a separate envelope or package. (d) Submit the number of copies indicated on the Cover Page. (e) Facsimile or e-mail offers, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the Solicitation. [02-2A130-2]

TAX CREDIT FOR SUBCONTRACTING WITH DISADVANTAGED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2008)

Pursuant to Section 12-6-3350, a taxpayer having a contract with this State who subcontracts with a socially and economically disadvantaged small business is eligible for an income tax credit equal to four percent of the payments to that subcontractor for work pursuant to the contract. The subcontractor must be certified as a socially and economically disadvantaged small business as defined in Section 11-35-5010 and regulations pursuant to it. The credit is limited to a maximum of fifty thousand dollars annually. A taxpayer is eligible to claim the credit for ten consecutive taxable years beginning with the taxable year in which the first payment is made to the subcontractor that qualifies for the credit. After the above ten consecutive taxable years, the taxpayer is no longer eligible for the credit. A taxpayer claiming the credit shall maintain evidence of work performed for the contract by the subcontractor. The credit may be claimed on Form TC-2, "Minority Business Credit." A copy of the subcontractor's certificate from the Governor's Office of Small and Minority Business (OSMBA) is to be attached to the contractor's income tax return. Questions regarding the tax credit and how to file are to be referred to: SC Department of Revenue, Research and Review, Phone: (803) 898-5786, Fax: (803) 898-5888. Questions regarding subcontractor certification are to be referred to: Governor's Office of Small and Minority Business Assistance, Phone: (803) 734-0657, Fax:

(803) 734-2498. [02-2A135-1]

VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (JAN 2006)

You must have a state vendor number to be eligible to submit an offer. To obtain a state vendor number, visit www.procurement.sc.gov and select New Vendor Registration. (To determine if your business is already registered, go to

"Vendor Search"). Upon registration, you will be assigned a state vendor number. Vendors must keep their vendor information current. If you are already registered, you can update your information by selecting Change Vendor Registration.

(Please note that vendor registration does not substitute for any obligation to register with the S.C. Secretary of State or S.C.

Department of Revenue. You can register with the agencies at http://www.scbos.com/default.htm) [02-2A145-1]

WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004)

Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for opening. If the Solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for opening.

A bid may be withdrawn in person by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for opening, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid. The withdrawal and correction of Offers is governed by S.C. Code Section 11-35-1520 and Regulation 19-445.2085. [02-2A150-1]

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- B. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE -- LABELLING (JAN 2006)

Include offeror's name on the cover of any specifications or descriptive literature submitted with your offer. [02-2B045-1]

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE -- REQUIRED (JAN 2006)

Your offer must include manufacturer's latest literature showing complete product specifications. [02-2B050-1]

PROTEST - CPO - MMO ADDRESS (JUN 2006)

Any protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, and submitted in writing

(a) by email to: protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us,

(b) by facsimile at: 803-737-0639, or

(c) by post or delivery to: 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201. [02-2B122-1]

UNIT PRICES REQUIRED (JAN 2006)

Unit price to be shown for each item. [02-2B170-1]

III. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

Midlands Technical College is seeking a qualified vendor to provide: 1) Programmable Controllers, 2) MecLab and 3)

Industrial Wiring Trainers in accordance with specifications within.

The lowest bidder will be expected to provide a demonstration of the product before the award.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:

1. LOT ONE (1) – PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS TRAINERS

Siemens Simatic Step 7 PLC Training System which includes the Siemens Simatic S7 314 Series Processor with Analog, Mechatronics Connections, and Real-time Simulation. Must include devices and instructions encountered in industry to include the following:

1) Siemens Simatic Step 7 314 Series Processor with Analog

2) Siemens Simatic 240-2 Drive with EtherNet communications Module (Simatic IOP programming control module)

3) Siemens 7” Color TouchPanel with EtherNet Capability

4) Three-phase, fractional hp, reversible motor (mounted behind main panel of trainer)

5) Trainer MUST have capabilities so that each component (PLC,HMI,VFD) can be used independently or all together in a Networking application)

6) PLC controlled simulation utilizing Real-time Simulation Software with (29) separate simulation options (ALL

ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS UTILIZED BY SIMULATION MUST BE CONCEALED INSIDE

SUITCASE AND PRE-WIRED AT FACTORY and USB PORT MOUNTED ON FRONT PANEL FOR

EASY-ACCESS)

7) Readily compatible with Festo MecLab units using direct interface connection ports built-in

8) All components are prewired

9) Preprogrammed with Demo Applications: Trainer Factory Demo program, ALL Discreet and Analog lab programs contained in the Student Lab exercises manuals, ALL Real-Time Simulation activity programs, ALL contained on Electronic media for Instructor’s files

10) Mounted on non-conductive black textured panel in a heavy-duty case which can be covered with a lid that has a dust-proof gasket, lockable lid with incorporated locking mechanism with matching keys (no external lock required) for easy storage

11) Comes with hands-on training materials covering Siemens PLC programming utilizing Simatic Step 7 Basic software (PORTAL programming options available)

a) Lab Manuals: (1) Siemens Simatic Step 7 314 Series PLC (Student) Lab Manual, (1) Siemens Student 7”

TouchPanel Manual, (1) Siemens Simatic 240-2 Drive (Student) Manual, and (1) Instructor Lab manual for each of the (3) areas of programming

b) Software: Siemens Simatic Step 7 Software, WinCC Software for TouchPanel programming, Simatic

Drive Software, and EasyVeep Simulation Software

c) Electronic media: Trainer Factory Demo programs for PLC, HMI, and VFD, ALL Discreet and Analog lab programs contained in the Student Lab exercises manuals, ALL Real-Time Simulation activity programs

d) Included Info Sheet: How to Use your Demo Program, Independent Drive Operation, PLC with PanelView

Operation

12) Siemens Simatic S7 314 Series PLC (CPU 314 C-2 PN/DP with 24 Discreet Inputs onboard, 16 Discreet

Outputs onboard, 5 Analog Inputs / 2 Analog Outputs onboard)

13) Siemens Discreet Simulation Module with Combinations of Either 8 Inputs/ 8 Outputs OR 16 Inputs OR 16

Outputs

14) Siemens Simatic 240-2 Drive with EtherNet Module (Simatic IOP programming control module)

15) Three Phase Fractional hp, reversible AC Motor (Industry standard)

16) Siemens 7” Color TouchPanel

17) Real-time Simulation USB Port & Components (Factory installed and pre-wired)

18) 3 Prewired 15 pin interface ports for Mechatronics units (MecLabs)

19) 8 Input Simulators (Two Green / Two Red Momentary and Four Amber Maintained Pushbuttons)

20) 8 Output Indicator Lights (Two Red, Two Green, and Four Amber)

21) 8 Blue Input 24 VDC Jacks (For External “Real-World” Devices)

22) 8 Yellow Output 24 VDC Jacks (For External “Real-World” Devices)

23) 1 Red External Input Common Jack

24) 1 Black External Output Common Jack

25) 1 Simulation/External DPDT Toggle Switch

26) 3 Fuses (One Input, One Output, and One Power)

27) Power Entry Module with rocker switch

28) 24 VDC Power Supply with Fuse

29) Six Foot Three Conductor Power Cord

30) -10 to 10+ VDC Analog Meter for Analog Input

31) External Analog Input Jacks (1 Red / 1 Black)

32) External Analog Output Jacks (1 Red / 1 Black)

33) 24 VDC Relay Output Indicator Light for Drive Control

34) 1 Green Momentary Pushbutton for Drive Control

35) 1 Red Momentary Pushbutton for Drive Control

36) 1 Two Position Forward/Reverse Selector Switch for Drive Control

37) 1 10K Ohm Potentiometer for Analog Drive Control

38) 1 10K Ohm Potentiometer for Analog PLC Control

39) 1 Two Position PAC Control/Drive, Analog Control Selector

40) 1 Siemens EtherNet Cable

41) 1 Siemens USB Communications Adapter

42) 1 Real-time USB Simulation Cable

43) 3 15 pin Mechatronics Interface Cables

44) 1 Siemens 5-Port EtherNet Hub

45) Training Equipment Setup including Installation of all Software.

46) 20 hours of Training on Equipment and Software

47) Free 24/7 Tech Support with Training Equipment

48) Maximum Footprint: 38” W x 16” H x 13” D (Closed), 38” W x 16”H x 6.5” D (Opened)

49) Must be equipped with integrated lockable latch system.

2. LOT TWO (2) – MECLAB TRAINER:

A. The complete package contains:

1. Stack Magazine Station

2. Conveyor Station

3. Handling Station

4. Compressor

5. 3 EasyPorts

6. 3 Power Supplies (24 vdc)

7. 18 FluidSIM Software

8. Documentation on CD-ROM

9. Work pieces

10. Tools

11. Hardware set

12. Storage Containers

B. Documentation on CD-ROM. The system includes a CD-ROM with:

1. Start-up Instructions Detailed step-by-step instructions show how to connect the stations to the computer and how to write simple programs. Suggestions for lesson planning are included.

2. Textbook (Electronic Version) explains the basics of pneumatics, electrical engineering, electrical actuators, sensors, and control technology.

3. Workbook (Electronic Version) contains 5-7 exercises per station, prepared worksheets in *.doc format, and exercise solutions.

4. PowerPoint Presentations also includes videos and technical data for all components.

5. Control with FluidSIM Software. The stations are controlled with FluidSIM for MecLab software and the

EasyPort interface.

6. FluidSIM is used for creating and simulating pneumatic, electrical circuits and programmable logic controllers. With its universal PC interface, FluidSIM can directly control each MecLab station.

7. Students are able to create and simulate an electro-pneumatic circuit then create a control program for the

MecLab station.

8. FluidSIM is supplied as a school license for six seats.

9. Students can run exercise solutions via software simulation before testing them on the station.

10. The software provides information at the click of a mouse about all components and includes informative and animated sequences.

3. LOT THREE (3) – INDUSTRIAL WIRING TRAINER:

The function of this training system is provide hands on instruction to allow the student to gain the necessary skills to safely and efficiently perform the fundamental tasks associated with industrial wiring.

1. The system must be readily capable to train the following topics

a. Enclosures and Conduits

b. Electrical Power Distribution

c. Electrical Wiring

2. This trainer needs to be…