Mobile Unit for Employment Outreach

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Division of Procurement Services, is requesting bids on behalf of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce for a new Mobile Unit for Employment Outreach, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET via Teams.

The scope is a one-time purchase of a commercially produced motorcoach built on a current model year Freightliner M2-106 conventional chassis, approximately 34' to 38' in length with 90" to 98" interior width and 86" to 87" headroom. The vehicle must include integrated upfitting: kitchenette, audio/visual systems, awning, cabinetry, ten workstations for conference and student work areas, ADA-compliant patron doors with wheelchair lift access, 120/240 volt electrical systems, 12 kW generator or hybrid driveline alternative with rooftop solar panel, dual roof-top air conditioners with HVAC, leveling system, exterior graphics wrap, and comprehensive safety equipment. All items must be new and fully tested. Delivery is FOB Destination to the SC State Fleet facility in West Columbia, South Carolina, within 270 days from award notification. The contractor must identify a minimum of one authorized service provider specializing in mobile one-stop unit service and repair located within 300 miles of SCDEW's headquarters in Columbia.

Bidders must hold applicable South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle licenses for motor vehicle sales; out-of-state bidders must demonstrate ability to transfer title to SCDEW. Bidders must submit pricing as fixed price with unit prices for each line item and provide plans, drawings, photographs, manufacturer's literature, delivery timeline, full certification data demonstrating specification compliance, and qualified service provider information. Warranty coverage: chassis and powertrain (3 years/36,000 miles), body (2 years limited), upfitting/conversion (1 year), and paint (4 years). Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, anticipated for October 28, 2026. Written questions are due October 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.