Intent to sole source- energy management

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is pursuing a sole source procurement for annual preventative maintenance and repair services for energy management systems across its regional centers statewide. The specific procurement involves Schneider Electric's Energy Management Direct Digital Control (DDC) System and associated Signal Graphic Software, with services including regularly scheduled preventative maintenance and periodic system upgrades. The solicitation was issued on July 7, 2020, with an offer submission deadline of July 15, 2020, at 3:00 PM. Offers must be submitted online at http://www.procurement.sc.gov, and the procurement officer is Candis Golston, who can be reached at 803-898-9666 or candis.golston@ddsn.sc.gov. The procurement is being conducted under South Carolina Code Sections 11-35-1560 and 11-35-4210, with provisions for potential bidders to file protests within ten business days of the posting date. Prospective protesters must submit written notifications to the Materials Management Office either by email at protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us or by mail to 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201.

The sole source contract is specifically targeted to Schneider Electric, located at 8840 Red Oak Blvd, Suite A, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217, with vendor identification number 7000121206. The justification for the sole source designation is based on Schneider Electric being the independent field office with assigned territorial responsibility and the only company authorized to program, service, and maintain the existing DDC system equipment in the area. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations are mentioned in the documentation. While no precise award value or budget range is specified, procurements exceeding $50,000 require a Drug-free Workplace certification. The existing infrastructure involves Schneider's Energy Management Direct Digital Control (DDC) System, which will require continued maintenance and potential periodic upgrades. Potential bidders or protesters have specific timelines to challenge the sole source award, with formal protests due within fifteen days of the posting date.