Intent to Sole Source Instron
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for engineering solutions from USEngineering Solutions Corporation, specifically for the BridgeWatch software system designed to provide real-time monitoring of all SCDOT-owned bridges. This procurement is being conducted under solicitation number 5400024103, with the intended contract becoming effective on October 7, 2022. The primary objective is to acquire a specialized bridge monitoring technology...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office has issued a sole source procurement for specialized calibration services on a Dynatest Unit, with solicitation number 5400024215. The contract is specifically intended to be awarded to Dynatest US, Inc., located in Gainesville, Florida, without a competitive bidding process due to the unique nature of the required services. The procurement focuses on technical calibration services for a specific transportation-related...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for customized BridgeWatch software from US Engineering Solutions Corporation. The procurement involves acquiring a specialized software solution designed to track and monitor up to 7,970 bridges, with licensing capabilities for 175 users and administrators. As a sole source procurement, SCDOT intends to award the contract exclusively to US Engineering Solutions Corporation, which is identified as the...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement from the American Association of State Highway Transportation Offices (AASHTO) for AASHTOWare Project Service Units. The procurement specifically targets implementation of Materials functionality within the AASHTOWare Project System, with a primary objective of achieving federal compliance and replacing a current system that will no longer receive vendor support. The service units will provide remote...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Procurement Office has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Solicitation for software maintenance and support services from Intergraph Corporation. This procurement is specifically for Richland County and focuses on specialized software support that SCDOT has determined can only be provided by Intergraph Corporation. The solicitation was officially issued on October 10, 2019, with a submission deadline of October 18, 2019, at 2:30...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for Bentley Systems' software and services, specifically targeting annual software maintenance, support services, workspace migration, and implementation services for various engineering design products. The procurement covers Enterprise License Subscriptions and ProjectWise Graduated Licensing for multiple software platforms including OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, Power GeoPak, LEAP Bridge,...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking pavement evaluation services from Dynatest US, Inc., specifically for non-destructive pavement testing on State Highway 22 in Jasper County. The procurement involves utilizing falling weight deflectometer (FWD) testing to comprehensively assess roadway structural conditions and performance. Key deliverables include detailed deflection data collection at specified intervals along the highway corridor, which will support pavement...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for Rotary Kiln expanded Lightweight Aggregate from Carolina Stalite Co, specifically for use in highway projects and bituminous surface treatment applications. The procurement is authorized under S.C. Code Ann. 11-35-1560 and S.C. Regulation 19-445.2105, with a justification document submitted to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority on January 10, 2023. SCDOT's Materials & Research Lab...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Keystone Engineering Flatliner Precision Grinding Attachment for use in District Six. The procurement specifically targets a skid-steer mounted device designed to perform precision grinding on asphalt and concrete pavement at multiple locations. The attachment's unique capabilities include 100% grinding tooth coverage, functioning simultaneously as a profilograph and bump grinder, which enables...
- The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Solicitation for engineering software services from Bentley Systems, Inc. The procurement encompasses comprehensive software maintenance, training, consulting, and resident engineer services. Offers were required to be submitted online at http://www.procurement.sc.gov by October 1, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., with all questions directed to Procurement Officer Vernell H. Goodwin via email at...
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) intends to conduct a sole source procurement for Instron testing equipment, specifically controllers and software for concrete, steel, and cement applications. The procurement targets replacement of outdated systems that are no longer supported or are in phase 4, with Instron providing monitors, software, installation, and comprehensive training for three units. Through market research, SCDOT determined that Instron is the exclusive provider of controllers, operating systems, and software compatible with their existing equipment, which cannot be sourced through alternative vendors. The procurement is being conducted under S.C. Code Ann. 11-35-1560 and S.C. Regulation 19-445.2105, with a due date of February 24, 2023. Key objectives include upgrading testing infrastructure with technologically compatible equipment and ensuring continued operational capability for material testing processes. The solicitation appears to be a direct procurement without a competitive bidding process, based on the sole source justification submitted to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement includes a requirement for a Drug-free Workplace certification if the sole source procurement exceeds $50,000. The opportunity is specifically for Richland County and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, with Instron identified as the sole potential vendor. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be strictly limited to Instron's proprietary equipment and services, effectively eliminating competitive bidding. The justification for sole source procurement is authorized by Madeleine Hendry, Deputy Secretary for Finance and Administration, and is based on the unique compatibility requirements of the existing Instron infrastructure. No information is provided about alternative vendors, disadvantaged enterprise participation, or specific integration requirements beyond the replacement of existing systems.
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