Dorchester County, South Carolina is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Disaster Logistics Support Services, seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive disaster response resources. The RFP requires a licensed, bonded, and insured vendor capable of delivering emergency logistics support, including equipment, personnel, technical support, and project management services. Specific deliverables include initial emergency material orders such as 5 trucks of bottled water, 5 trucks of ice, 5000 tarps, portable power generators, and 3 trucks of Meals Ready to Eat. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to have rapid response packages on-site within 8 hours of notification and establish a warehouse of at least 10,000 sq. ft. within 120 hours. The evaluation process will score proposals across five criteria: responsiveness to RFP, proposed approach/methodology, experience/qualifications, cost, and references, with each criterion weighted at 20% of the total possible score. Key dates include the last day for questions on July 25, 2025 at 5:00 pm, and the proposal due date on August 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The proposed contract will be a one-year term with options for up to four additional one-year extensions.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The county reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors and to modify emergency support service requests based on the severity of the emergency and public needs. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires significant logistical capabilities, including maintaining self-sufficiency in operational needs and rapid deployment of emergency resources. The RFP does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the disaster logistics support services suggests a potentially substantial investment. The contractor will need to demonstrate extensive experience in emergency response, with the ability to quickly mobilize substantial resources including transportation, power generation, communications infrastructure, and emergency supplies. The flexible contract structure allows the county to adapt its emergency response capabilities based on emerging needs and vendor performance.

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Disaster Logistics Support Services

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