SS MMO102 JTech.docx
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- J-TECH LANEBLADE SOLE SOURCE State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 5400023765
- Issued by
- Richland County, South Carolina
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This is a Justification for Sole Source Procurement (Form MMO#102) submitted by the South Carolina Department of Transportation to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. The agency seeks to procure J-Tech LaneBlade push bumpers and debris removal devices for the State Highway Emergency Program (SHEP) fleet. The LaneBlade is a hydraulically operated, truck-mounted tool designed to perform multiple functions, including clearing road debris and serving as a push bumper to move disabled or stalled vehicles from travel lanes. The device enables a single SHEP responder to remove debris quickly and safely without personnel exposure to highway traffic, thereby reducing traffic congestion and minimizing the need for lane closures. No specific quantities, response dates, due dates, or contract term information is provided in the justification document.
J-Tech is identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor of the LaneBlade, which forms the basis for the sole source procurement determination under S.C. Code Ann. 11-35-1560 and S.C. Regulation 19-445.2105. The agency conducted market research and determined that no other vendor's supplies or services would meet its operational needs. The document indicates that a quote from J-Tech is attached but not included in this file. If the procurement exceeds $50,000, the agency must obtain a Drug-free Workplace certification from the vendor. The justification was authorized by Justin P. Powell, Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration, on August 9, 2021.
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Form>MMO#102 State Fiscal Accountability Authority 8/9/2021
JUSTIFICATION FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Agency: South Carolina Department of Transportation Sole Source Vendor: J-Tech (7000316034) Based upon the following determination, Agency proposes to acquire the supplies, construction, information technology, and/or services described herein from the Vendor named above per S.C. Code Ann. §11-35-1560 and S.C. Regulation 19-445.2105, Sole Source Procurement.
Description of the Agency need that this procurement meets: The State Highway Emergency Program (SHEP) vehicles currently use computer designed and manufactured heavy-duty push bumpers for our state SHEP fleet. The use of these push bumpers facilitate the quick clearance disabled, or stalled vehicles from the travel portion of the roadway. This push bumper is a single use configuration that only serves one purpose, to move vehicles.
Description of market research Agency performed to determine the availability of products or services that would meet the Agency’s needs: SCDOT determined that purchasing the J-Tech LaneBlade push bumper and debris removal device to perform multiples functions.
Description of supplies, construction, information technology, and/or services Vendor will provide under the contract: The LaneBlade is a unique road debris removal device designed to perform multiple functions. It is a truck-mounted tool that clears road debris quickly and safely with no need for SHEP personnel to be on the highway. The hydraulically operated LaneBlade will be mounted on the front of the SHEP vehicle and debris removal can now be completed by a single SHEP Responder and remove the debris quickly and safely while on patrol. This adds in limiting traffic congestion and keeps traffic moving without the need to close interstate lanes. The LaneBlade can serve as the push bumper and debris remover (for large/awkward/small/scattered/heavy debris) to push debris quickly to the shoulder of the road.
Detailed explanation why no other vendor’s supplies, construction, information technology, and/or services will meet the needs of the Agency: J-Tech is the manufacturer and the only distributer for the LaneBlade. Attached to this memo, is a letter from J-Tech LaneBlade sole source information and the quote.
Authorized Signature Printed Name: Justin P. Powell Title: Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration Date:
Notes:
Authorized signature is the agency head unless the agency head has delegated that authority. Delegation of authority must be submitted to the Materials Management Officer in writing.
The Agency must obtain a Drug-free Workplace certification from the Vendor if the sole source procurement is greater than $50,000.
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