RFQ - AstraChat

The South Carolina State Housing Authority has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for AstraChat software services and licensing, specifically targeting Richland County. The procurement seeks two primary line items: 175 units of AstraChat On Premise Server Licenses and 1 unit of AstraChat On Premise Server Installation services. Vendors must submit offers online through the South Carolina procurement portal at http://www.procurement.sc.gov by the August 19, 2021 deadline, with all questions required to be submitted by August 13, 2021, at 3:00 PM. The contract will run from August 20, 2021, to September 19, 2021, with award notification scheduled for August 20, 2021. Pricing must be submitted as unit and extended prices in U.S. dollars, with all costs fixed for the contract duration. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation focusing on compliance with state procurement requirements and the ability to meet technical specifications. No pre-bid conference or site visit is applicable to this solicitation.

Potential vendors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and comply with various state and federal regulations, including certifications regarding debarment, independent price determination, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics requirements. Nonresident contractors may be subject to South Carolina withholding tax requirements, and the state provides preferences for resident vendors, resident contractors, and South Carolina or U.S. end products for those meeting specific statutory requirements under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement involves licensing and installation services for AstraChat software. The state reserves the right to reject any or all offers and to cancel the solicitation in whole or in part. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with all applicable regulations and provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications and proposed solution for the AstraChat server licenses and installation services.