Golf cart lease-cheraw state park

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is requesting bids for a golf cart and utility vehicle lease at Cheraw State Park under IFB, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on September 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams.

All offerors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and submit proof of financial capability, business history, and three comparable contracts performed within the past three years.

The scope comprises seventy-two new electric golf carts with lithium-type battery systems; five gasoline-powered utility carts with 800-pound payload capacity; two gasoline-powered utility carts with 1,200-pound payload capacity; and seventy-two GPS fleet management systems (PACE 10EX equivalent or better). Golf carts must include front and rear bumpers, cup holders, fold-down windshields, rain guard covers, charge meters, rack and pinion driving systems, USB ports, and 8-inch GPS screens with geo-fencing. Utility vehicles require power dump beds, roofs, breakdown windshields, fuel gauges, trailer hitch receivers, and cup holders. All vehicles must be new at lease onset and remain compliant with federal, state, and local safety requirements.

Delivery must occur within thirty days of purchase-order receipt to Cheraw State Park, 100 State Park Road, Cheraw, SC 29520. The contract term is thirty-six months, with an estimated start date of October 12, 2026 and end date of October 11, 2029. Pricing must be fixed and include all maintenance, warranty coverage on parts and repairs, delivery, installation, and applicable fees and taxes. The contractor bears all warranty and maintenance obligations throughout the lease period.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit and extended prices. Prospective bidders must email the procurement officer by September 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for pre-bid conference access. Questions are due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Award notification will be posted October 1, 2026. The South Carolina Standard Equipment Agreement (form 80-SC-EL-1, revised 7/1/88) is mandatory and must be completed following issuance of an intent to award.