Motorized cart

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SC DPS) is procuring two motorized electric carts through solicitation #5400016631, with specific requirements for vehicle configuration and delivery. The procurement calls for two 2018 E-Z Go electric carts or approved equivalents, each mandating detailed specifications including an installed light kit, flip-down rear seat, windshield, rear view mirror, charge meter, standard top, charger, and blue exterior color. All carts must be new and in first-class condition, with standard manufacturer warranty. The solicitation was issued on November 30, 2018, with key deadlines including a question period ending December 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM and proposal submissions due by December 13, 2018. Delivery is required within thirty days of purchase order receipt to the SC DPS Statehouse at 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the award posting originally scheduled for December 14, 2018, though subsequent extension documents indicate potential adjustments to this timeline.

Vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina to be eligible for award and must comply with multiple certifications including drug-free workplace, ethics, and debarment certifications. The solicitation allows bidders to claim preferences such as South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, or United States End-Product Preference if meeting specific legislative requirements under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Bidders are required to submit a signed Cover Page, Page Two, and include manufacturer's descriptive literature if proposing an equivalent model. Unit prices must be provided for each item, with all delivery and shipping charges included in the bid price, though sales and use taxes should be excluded due to the state's tax-exempt status. While specific award values are not detailed in the documents, the procurement is focused on acquiring two motorized carts for DPS Administration, suggesting a relatively modest contract value.