Modular building & leasing solution

South Carolina State University (SCSU) is seeking a modular building and leasing solution through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State Fiscal Accountability Authority's Division of Procurement Services. The procurement aims to address increased student housing demand by acquiring a minimum of 150 beds configured in single-story modular units, with each unit containing five bedrooms and five bathrooms, including one ADA-accessible unit. Contractors must provide a turnkey solution involving manufacturing, delivering, assembling, and installing modular residential buildings on campus for a temporary three-year period. The project requires full installation of modular units by August 1, 2024, to support Fall 2024 student occupancy, with strict compliance to the 2021 South Carolina Building Code and applicable federal standards. Key proposal deadlines include April 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST for submitting questions and May 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST for proposal submissions, with award notification scheduled for June 7, 2024. Evaluation criteria will prioritize price proposal as the most significant factor, followed by proposed solution (including milestones and energy efficiency) and contractor experience and qualifications.

Respondents must hold a valid South Carolina Modular Manufacturer License and provide current financial statements from the past two years, demonstrating financial capability. The contract does not specify specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires comprehensive liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability and auto liability. The three-year contract will run from June 19, 2024, to June 18, 2027, with no renewal options and pricing structured as a seven-payment schedule. Contractors will be responsible for site preparation, utility connections, fire alarm system integration, and complete site restoration upon contract conclusion. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the pricing model includes detailed installment payments covering delivery, installation, leasing fees, and a final damage assessment payment. A payment and performance bond is only required for subcontractor contracts exceeding $50,000, and no prevailing wage requirements are applicable to this project.