AED lease & service

The South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority, Division of Procurement Services is seeking a comprehensive AED lease and service contract for the South Carolina School for the Deaf & Blind located in Spartanburg County. The solicitation requires procurement of 14 new AED units with a three-year fully lease-to-own program and an extensive service contract. The AED units must meet specific technical requirements, including semiautomatic and fully automatic configurations, factory-programmed energy selections for both adults and children, self-testing capabilities, LCD display with CPR feedback, and a minimum 5-year battery standby life. Required service components include monthly in-person compliance checks, free replacement of expired pads and batteries, AED signage, alarm cabinets, Life Ready 360 with RX/medical oversight, and local EMS registration. The procurement timeline includes questions due by January 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with offers due February 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, and an anticipated award posting on March 3, 2025. The initial contract term will be one year with options to renew for two additional one-year terms, not to exceed a total of three years.

The solicitation indicates potential preferences for South Carolina resident contractors and subcontractors under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. While state registration is not mandatory to bid, the awarded contractor may need to complete registration processes. The procurement allows for online bid submissions through procurement.sc.gov or one hard copy submission. Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis and include all associated costs for the lease-to-own program and comprehensive service contract. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit prices governing over extended prices. The State may add applicable sales/use tax to offers from non-governmental entities when determining the lowest price. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers 14 units with a full three-year service and lease-to-own program, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Delivery and installation will be completed at the School for the Deaf & Blind facility located at 355 Cedar Springs Road in Spartanburg, SC 29302.