SECURELINK ENTERPRISE LICENSES

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is procuring SecureLink Enterprise Licenses through a Request for Quote solicitation focused on network security software designed to manage vendor access to critical systems. The procurement seeks annual subscription licenses with unlimited use for vendors, including upgrades and support services that will enable SCDC to identify, control, and audit privileged access to systems such as HVAC, Dental, X-Ray, and Security Systems. Vendors will provide secure remote and on-site access management capabilities, allowing selective enabling and disabling of vendor system entry. Key procurement dates include a September 5, 2019 deadline for questions at 11:00 AM, offer submission deadline of September 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM, and initial award notification scheduled for September 13, 2019. Delivery is required within 30 days of purchase order receipt to SCDC Resource Information Management at 4444 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. Evaluation criteria will focus on determining the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing to be submitted as a fixed unit price for the contract duration.

The solicitation allows for potential vendor preferences, including South Carolina resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, and US end-product preference. Nonresident contractors are subject to 2% income tax withholding unless properly registered. Offerors must be registered as state vendors and comply with specific requirements, including signed cover pages, identification of subcontractors exceeding 10% of costs, and certifications related to debarment, drug-free workplace, and ethics compliance. While specific award values are not detailed, the procurement involves enterprise-level licensing for secure vendor access management. Vendors must demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive access control software that integrates with existing SCDC technology infrastructure. The procurement allows for potential tax adjustments, with the state adding applicable sales or use tax percentages when evaluating offers from non-governmental entities. Late delivery penalties are structured progressively, ranging from 5% for 1-29 day delays to 20% for delays exceeding 60 days, emphasizing the importance of timely implementation.