Carpet & flooring replacement

Aiken Technical College, through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Division of Procurement Services, is seeking qualified contractors for a comprehensive carpet and flooring replacement project. The solicitation requests proposals for carpet replacement materials and installation services, with a site visit scheduled for May 16, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the college's Graniteville campus. Prospective offerors were required to submit questions by May 17, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST, with proposals due by June 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST via the South Carolina Procurement Portal. The contract will be awarded using a best value evaluation methodology, with cost weighted at a minimum of 60 percent and experience and qualifications comprising the remaining factors. Contractors must provide a performance bond, submit three years of comparable contract references, provide current financial statements, and maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. The contract is initially for one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, providing a maximum contract life of five years, with an estimated start date of July 14, 2023, and end date of July 13, 2026.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this solicitation. Vendors must register with the State of South Carolina to obtain a vendor number prior to submission. The project involves strict requirements for contractors, including compliance with asbestos handling protocols, coordination of installation during restricted business hours, and adherence to workplace conduct standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing schedule in Attachment A provides detailed unit pricing for various services including carpet installation, product removal, furniture moving, and floor preparation. Contractors will be required to submit pricing using the provided Cost Spreadsheet, with unit prices required for informational purposes and all items on the Sundry Items tab mandatory for consideration. Contractors must also provide annual sales reports coinciding with the contract anniversary date. However, the solicitation was ultimately cancelled on August 7, 2023, prior to award, with plans for potential reissuance after scope revisions.