Tableau license renewal

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Tableau Software License Renewal, targeting Richland County. The procurement seeks to acquire 30 Tableau Software Creator License renewals and 8 Tableau Software Server Core Enterprise Term License renewals, each for a one-year contract period from September 26, 2021 through September 25, 2022. The solicitation (number 5400021564) was originally issued on July 28, 2021, with an initial submission deadline of August 17, 2021, which was subsequently amended to August 31, 2021 at 2:30 PM ET. Potential bidders were required to submit any questions by August 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM, and the award notification was rescheduled from August 24, 2021 to September 7, 2021. Responses must be submitted online through the South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) portal, with vendors required to use Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing to be submitted on a unit price basis and excluding sales and use taxes.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors without specific set-asides, minority business participation requirements, or incumbent preferences. However, vendors may claim South Carolina resident vendor, resident contractor, or resident subcontractor preferences if they meet statutory qualifications under Section 11-35-1524. Bidders must register with SCEIS prior to submission and comply with state procurement regulations, including certifications for independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics standards. Vendors must also properly mark any confidential or trade secret information and submit a redacted copy to avoid potential bid rejection. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the procurement involves software license renewals for a one-year term. Vendors must ensure their submission status indicates "Submitted" before the deadline and that all required documentation and certifications are complete to be considered for the contract award.