RFI Sole Source Davey Resource Group.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is conducting a sole source procurement for QuickReef Defender Reef and Shoreline Habitat Units through Davey Resource Group, specifically for oyster restoration projects at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in Beaufort County. This procurement is being processed under S.C. Code Ann. 11-35-1560 and S.C. Regulation 19-445-2105, with a contract term from 10/21/25 to 10/20/26. The solicitation was issued on 10/14/2025 and requires posting in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for 5-10 business days, with a response deadline of 10/21/2025. The procurement focuses on acquiring a proprietary oyster substrate material, with Davey Resource Group holding exclusive rights through issued patents (US-11946215) and registered trademarks. Applied Technology & Management (ATM), an environmental consulting firm, has recommended the QuickReef material based on its ability to meet critical restoration needs and withstand harsh environmental conditions. The total projected purchase is $191,000 of material in the 2025 calendar year.

The procurement appears to be a direct sole source acquisition without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Potential interested parties have the opportunity to file protests within specified timeframes as outlined in the procurement regulations. The sole source justification is exclusively based on Davey Resource Group's proprietary technology and patent holdings for the QuickReef material. No alternative vendors are mentioned as potential providers for this specific oyster habitat restoration solution. The procurement is limited to the specific QuickReef Defender Reef and Shoreline Habitat Units, with a clear focus on marine ecosystem restoration at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island site. The contract value is precisely defined at $191,000 for the 2025 calendar year, with a defined contract period from 10/21/25 to 10/20/26. The procurement appears to be a targeted, specialized acquisition with no indications of broader competitive bidding.