INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE JOHNSON CONTROLS

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for parts, software, hardware, and technical support for the Metasys Facility Management System through Johnson Controls, Inc. This procurement specifically covers maintenance and support services for the existing Metasys system installed at various SCDC institutions, utilizing proprietary software and hardware tools unique to the system. The solicitation requires that any responding vendor must be an authorized service distributor for the Metasys Facility Management System. Responses must be submitted by July 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Department at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or electronically via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. The procurement process mandates that vendors register for an SC Vendor Number, identify their entity type, and provide home and notice office addresses. An award is scheduled for July 7, 2022, and vendors must keep their offer open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date.

The solicitation includes provisions for South Carolina vendor preferences, specifically for in-state vendors, in-state subcontractors, and US end products, which must be claimed by line item. Vendors claiming resident vendor or resident contractor preferences must provide an in-state office address. The procurement allows for discount options based on prompt payment timelines of ten, twenty, or thirty calendar days. Potential protesters must submit written notices within five business days of posting, with formal protests due within fifteen days, addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office. While a specific award value is not detailed, the sole source nature suggests this is a targeted procurement for continued maintenance of an existing facility management system. The notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least ten business days, in compliance with SC Code 11-35-1560, ensuring transparency in the procurement process.