In compliance with notice requirements in Section 11-35-1570(B) of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2110, SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is announcing the award of an emergency procurement to Lereta, LLC for Loan Tax Services contract extension of Contract #4400011758 until a new solicitation can be procured and awarded.

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of an emergency procurement.

Protest to be filed with:

Chief Procurement Officer

Materials Management Office

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

In accordance with 11-35-1560 (A) of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, it is the intent of the South Carolina State Election Commission (SCSEC) to award without competition a Sole Source contract in accordance with Regulation 19-445-2105 (B). SCSEC proposes to procure from Elections Systems and Software (ES&S) the ExpressPoll electronic poll book solution as a sole source procurement. Bidder's right to protest as listed in 11-35-4210 of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of procurement. As this procurement is over $250,000, the procurement is being advertised for ten days. ES&S was awarded a contract for the ExpressPoll product, and this is a supplemental purchase.

In accordance with 11-35-1560 (A) of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, it is the intent of South Carolina State University,(SCSU), a public institution of higher learning, to award without competition, a Sole Source contract in accordance with Regulation 19-445-2105 (B). SCSU proposes to procure from Agilent Technology, a 6470 Triple Quadruple (QQQ) LC/MS System as a sole source procurement. This system will connect and expand seamlessly to the Agilent system currently in operation at SCSU. Bidder's right to protest as listed in 11-35-4210 of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of procurement.

The South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide diaper voucher/coupon redemption services to meet the needs of the South Carolina Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Program (PRAMS). Vendors are to provide complete redemption/management services; including managing all communication between the South Carolina stores’ corporate office, which includes but is not limited to technical support, processing and streamlining vouchers.

Diaper vouchers will be provided to survey participants of SC PRAMS. Diaper vouchers are to be redeemed for the purchase of any brand, size, cloth, or disposable diaper available for purchase from regional retail/grocery/super markets with South Carolina locations statewide. The total estimated dollar amount of the purchase is $107,900.00. The contract is for one year with one (1) one-year renewal option for a possible maximum term of two (2) years.

The University of South Carolina is seeking to purchase ODiSi 6104 System from Luna Technologies for research purposes. 

PROTESTS

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award of a contract pursuant to Section 11-35-1560 or Section 11-35-1570 , shall notify the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer in writing of its intent to protest in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. Such notification shall occur within five business says of the date of this notice of intent to award. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided.

In accordance with §11-35-1560 (A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, it is the intent of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to award without competition a sole source contract in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2105 (B) Software maintenance and help desk services for GangNet, the statewide gang intelligence database for South Carolina law enforcement usage.

PROTESTS

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award of a contract pursuant to Section 11-35-1560 or Section 11-35-1570 , shall notify the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer in writing of its intent to protest in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. Such notification shall occur within five business says of the date of this notice of intent to award. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided.

PROTESTS

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award of a contract pursuant to Section 11-35-1560 or Section 11-35-1570 , shall notify the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer in writing of its intent to protest in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. Such notification shall occur within five business says of the date of this notice of intent to award. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided.

South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV), in accordance with §11-35-1570 (B) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, is announcing the intent to award of an emergency contract to Heartland Video Systems for a total potential value of $516,678.08. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been increased emphasis on the delivery of instructional content to families in areas where there is limited or zero internet capacity. The implementation of datacasting infrastructure will allow us to send instructional content to students in a manner that replicates the personalized learning experience for students without internet access. It is essential to ensure that students have an immediate way to receive materials if they are operating ina virtual learning environment. If students do not receive materials, the gap in their learning and skill acquisition will continue to increase. Further, it is imperative that we work collaboratively with the SC Department of Education to meet the needs of this population. Neglecting the needs of this population will prove to be a threat to the states’ critical economy. Datacasting technology and services will increase the state’s ability to provide efficient and safe education to our citizens.

Protests:

Bidder's right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement. Protests must be in writing to: Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201 or protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

University Research Access Fee to Hobcaw Barony for the purpose of conducting marine biology research 

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) intends to secure a contract with Study Edge for access to Math Nation for the 2020-21 school year.

Math Nation provides access to online instructional videos, workbooks, collaborative learning tools, as well as assessments and tutoring support of Math. Math Nation allows the SCDE Office of Office of Career & Technical Education (CTE) to provide automation and assessments for Algebra in specific school districts in South Carolina. Act 142 of 2020, Part II, Section 4 (4) requires funding for “Tutoring, supplemental services, and support services”….”with identified reading or math difficulties….”
 

Should you have concerns with this intent, please send your responses via e-mail to SC Department of Education, Attn.: Elsie Montgomery, Procurement Director, at EMontgomery@ed.sc.gov for this Intent to Sole Source.

This notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for ten business days as required by SC Code 11-35-1560.

PROTESTS:

If you are aggrieved in connection with the intended award or award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in Section 11-35-4210. To protest an award, you must (i) submit notice of your intent to protest within five (5) business days of the date this notice is posted, and (ii) submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date this notice is posted. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided. The grounds of the protest and the relief requested must be set forth with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided. Any protest or notice of intent to protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer, Information Technology Management Office, and submitted in writing

(a) by email to: protest-itmo@itmo.sc.gov, or

(b) by post or delivery to: 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201

Wolters Kluwer is the developer and sole distributor of the Lippincott Advisor and Professional Development Software Package that is a key component of patient care delivery at SCDMH. This software is evidenced based, point of care referenced, and has provided professional development and a training suite for the medical professionals at SCDMH for many years. Product research yields no other providers of this software in the marketplace. The estimated value of this purchase is $108,251. For the above reasons; SCDMH feels Wolters Kluwer is the only suitable and acceptable offeror for this product. Any other vendor who feels agrieved may protest as provided in Section 11-35-4210 by emailing protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov.

Consumables for existing Phenomenex Strata instrument located at the DHEC Laboratory

Clemson University requires a Sole Source to provide maintenance operations and administrative services to the remote location at the Genoa, Italy facility. Clemson Advancement Foundation is the only vendor who can fulfill this contract and for these reasons, Clemson University is requesting a sole source for a total price of $210,371.00.

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this announcement of a procurement.

In accordance with §11-35-1560 (A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, it is the intent of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to award without competition a sole source contract in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2105 (B) This agency proposes to procure a maritime-based drone detection solution manufactured by Dedrone Holdings, Inc. as a sole source procurement.

John de la Howe School in accordance with 11-35-1570 (B) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Coded and in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2110 is announcing the award of an emergency procurement to US Foods in amount of $145,000.

John de la Howe School's emergency procurement is for food services to the agency through the end of the fiscal year. With the approval of the agency's COVID-19 plan to have students on campus this month, the agency was required to have a quick response time in providing food to students. It was deemed critical in the selection of this vendor that has an established distribution system to McCormick, SC and knowledge of accessing the campus in a timely manner to supply food goods to cafeteria for prepartion and availability to the student population as well as ensure a safe food environment for students and staff.

This notice is not a request for competive proposals. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Bidder's right to protest as listed in Section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procuremnt Code applies to this announcement of an emergency procurement. Total dollar value is for the period of August 2020 until June 30, 2021.

Protest to filled with:

Chief Procurement Officer

Materials Managment Office

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Fascimile: 803-737-0639

Email: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

Winthrop University (Winthrop) issued solicitation 5400019300 and received no responses; therefore, in accordance with Section 11-35-1560(A) of the SC Consolidated Procurement Code, it is the intent of Winthrop to award a sole source contract in accordance with Regulation 19-445.2105 (B)(5) where the item is one of a kind for Softdocs, Inc., Doc e Serve Platform for the University’s existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system based on the following:

1. Softdocs is the only provider whose system fully integrates with Winthrop’s ERP and functions within Winthrop’s current network and computing environment. The solution retrieves raw data from the ERP, processes the data through a form design module, and produces both physical output via networked printers and digital output via email;
2. Softdocs is the only solution meeting the required standards and integrates with the existing ERP as follows: 
   1. Integrates with the University’s on-premise hardware (physical or VMware). On premises hardware only. No cloud-based or developer-hosted solutions permitted.
   2. Provides the ability to create form templates and map data streams with floating blocks of text.
   3. Provides the ability to merge multiple documents into a single file.
   4. Provides ongoing support for three specific forms in the Banner system that are periodically updated by Ellucian. Works with Ellucian prior to the software updates being loaded in the University’s Banner system to confirm that the new versions are compatible with the developer’s solution.
   5. Processes, formats, and delivers print jobs from Ellucian Banner to a networked printer with current Windows drivers.
   6. Allows for the optional delivery of formatted content via email.
   7. Provides POSPAY reconciliation processing.
   8. Provides the ability to create recurring and ad-hoc reports such as transaction summary reports.
   9. Provides an intuitive user interface for system administration (management of the system itself) as well as for form designers (creating/modifying forms).

Estimated Contract Value: $ 74,000 for a five year period.

PROTESTS If you are aggrieved in connection with the award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided in Section 11-35-4210. To protest an award, you must (i) submit notice of your intent to protest within five (5) business days of the date the award notice is posted, and (ii) submit your actual protest within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted. Days are calculated as provided in Section 11-35-310(13). Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be in writing and must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement Officer within the time provided. The grounds of the protest and the relief requested must be set forth with enough particularity to give notice of the issues to be decided.

Any protest or notice of intent to protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer, Information Technology Management Office, and submitted in writing (a) by email to: protest-itmo@itmo.sc.gov or

(b) by post or delivery to: 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201.

Unless otherwise suspended or canceled, Winthrop will enter into a contract for these services. Contractor should not perform work on or incur any costs associated with this notice prior to the receipt of a purchase order. Winthrop assumes no liability for any expenses incurred prior to issuance of a purchase order.

In accordance with the Emergency section 11-35-15700 listed in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement, the College of Charleston is announcing the emergency contract award to Carolina Chiller Inc. for the replacement of two air cooled chillers at the Beatty Center School of Business.

Both of the air cooled chillers that produce chilled water for the cooling system of the Beatty Center School of Business have failed. This failure has rendered the building unusable as an academic learning center. The urgency to replace the chillers to restore the HVAC system needs to be completed prior to the return of on campus studies. Without the chiller units operating, the resulting high indoor air temperature and humidity environment conditions will be harmful to equipment and finishes including creating an environment susceptible to mold growth. Immediate action is necessary to prevent loss of assets or potential remediation of mold growth

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this intent to sole source.

Protest to be filed with:

Chief Procurement Officer

Materials Management Office

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov

In accordance with the Sole Source section 11-35-1560 listed in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement, the College of Charleston is announcing the intent to procure Transact Campus Inc. as a sole source procurement.

Transact’s mobile ordering platform to support dining operational changes and recommendations of CDC and DHEC due to Covid-19

Bidder’s right to protest as listed in section 11-35-4210 in the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code applies to this intent to sole source.

Protest to be filed with:

Chief Procurement Officer

Materials Management Office

1201 Main Street, Suite 600

Columbia, SC 29201

Facsimile: 803-737-0639

E-mail: protest-mmo@mmo.sc.gov