South Carolina Business Opportunities
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Ad Title:
Annual Adobe Licenses Subscription
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Department of Commerce
Ad Publish Date:
March 10, 2025
Solicitation #:
SCDOC03102025
Direct Inquiries To:
Joyce Straiter
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 19, 2025 - 11:30am
Buyer Phone#:
(803)737-3047
Buyer Email:
Description:

The South Carolina Department of Commerce to is requesting quotes for our annual Microsoft Adobe Software license renewal.  

Full Details / Download:
Please contact the buyer for a copy of the solicitation at jstraiter@sccommerce.com
Ad Title:
Economic Modeling Software or Web- Based Platform
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Spartanburg Community College
Ad Publish Date:
March 10, 2025
Solicitation #:
Request for Quote
Direct Inquiries To:
Brittany Greenway
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
8645924670
Buyer Email:
Description:

Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a public state-supported higher education institution, is seeking to procure economic modeling software/web-based platform to support institution wide data-driven decision-making regarding labor market needs in the region. This information is vital in new program development, skills gap analysis, and academic program alignment with labor market needs.

Full Details / Download:
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Ad Title:
Fully Hosted Cloud-Based Database for Management of SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Department of Public Health
Ad Publish Date:
March 10, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027989
Direct Inquiries To:
Whitney Carswell
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
April 10, 2025 - 2:30pm
Buyer Phone#:
(803) 898-3472
Buyer Email:
Description:

It is the intent of the State of South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) to solicit bids for a fully hosted cloud-based database for management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for controlled chemical products, in accordance with the requirements as stated herein.
See link below for full solicitation details.

https://apps.sceis.sc.gov/SCSolicitationWeb/contractSearch.do?solicitnumber=5400027989

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
Comprehensive Educational Software Solution - digital curriculum – Cooperative Contract
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Darlington County Schools
Ad Publish Date:
March 6, 2025
Solicitation #:
RFP 2425-05a
Direct Inquiries To:
Criselda Mendoza-Landa
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 26, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
843-398-2272
Buyer Email:
Description:

Darlington County School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to establish a contract for a comprehensive, digital curriculum solution for grades 6 through adult learners.

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
Adaptive educational software solution Comprehensive Educational Software Solution
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Darlington County Schools
Ad Publish Date:
March 6, 2025
Solicitation #:
RFP 2425-05
Direct Inquiries To:
Criselda Mendoza-Landa
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 26, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
843-398-2272
Buyer Email:
Description:

Darlington County School District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide an adaptive educational software solution that supports personalized learning and academic growth for K-12 students and offering a SCDE approved universal screener for K-12 literacy and progress monitoring.

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
Emergency Alert System for Moss Justice Center
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
York County
Ad Publish Date:
March 5, 2025
Solicitation #:
2962
Direct Inquiries To:
Bryant Cook
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
April 2, 2025 - 3:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
8038185390
Buyer Email:
Description:

York County is interested in receiving sealed bids from qualified proposing firms, henceforth referred to as “Offerors”, certified to design, sell, install, and maintain an Emergency Alert System.

Pre-Bid Information:

OPTIONAL:  03/20/2025 at 10:00 Hours (EST)

Ad Title:
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Horry County Schools
Ad Publish Date:
March 5, 2025
Solicitation #:
2425-41RS
Direct Inquiries To:
Robin Strickland, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
April 4, 2025 - 3:30pm
Buyer Phone#:
843-488-6893
Buyer Email:
Description:

Horry County School (“District”) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform that supports district-wide educational and administrative goals for K-12 education.

Ad Title:
Dataminr First Alert Software Licenses
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
SLED
Ad Publish Date:
March 5, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400028060
Direct Inquiries To:
James Jackson
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 19, 2025 - 3:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
803-896-7004
Buyer Email:
Description:

Dataminr First Alert Software Licenses

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
Jamf - Brand Specific
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
College of Charleston
Ad Publish Date:
March 5, 2025
Solicitation #:
2025-SDM-000000298-IFB-T3
Direct Inquiries To:
Susan Dick-McKeon
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 21, 2025 - 9:00am
Buyer Phone#:
8439535555
Buyer Email:
Description:

The College of Charleston is seeking a vendor to provide Jamf - Apple device management and security.

Full Details / Download:
ebid.cofc.edu
Ad Title:
Request for Quote-Sysaid IT Help Desk Software License Renewals
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
SLED
Ad Publish Date:
March 5, 2025
Solicitation #:
SLED030525
Direct Inquiries To:
James Jackson
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 14, 2025 - 10:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-896-7004
Buyer Email:
Description:

Request for Quote-Sysaid IT Help Desk Software License Renewals

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Full Details / Download:
Contact James Jackson at jjackson@sled.sc.gov to request solicitation documents.
Ad Title:
District Communications Publishing Platform
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Chesterfield County School District
Ad Publish Date:
March 4, 2025
Solicitation #:
24119
Direct Inquiries To:
Jason Evans
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
April 1, 2025 - 2:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
8436236555
Buyer Email:
Description:

The Chesterfield County School District is seeking a professional, qualified firm to provide a publishing platform which includes website design & hosting, a mobile application, and a mass notification system, all with social media integration. All systems must be able to interact and have one source of data input.

Ad Title:
Technology Transfer Services - CURF
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Clemson University
Ad Publish Date:
March 4, 2025
Solicitation #:
197020219
Direct Inquiries To:
Kevin Finan
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
April 1, 2025 - 1:45pm
Buyer Phone#:
8646569856
Buyer Email:
Description:

Clemson University's Research Foundation is seeking bids for qualified companies to assist with Technology Transfer Services, per the Scope of Work available only in Clemson's online bidding system, link provided below.  Your proposal submission and all work must be done in accordance with the Scope of Work.

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
CENTRAL LOG MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Department of Health and Human Services
Ad Publish Date:
February 28, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027957
Direct Inquiries To:
Karishma Bolar
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 20, 2025 - 2:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
803-898-2079
Buyer Email:
Description:

The State of South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) intends to solicit bids from qualified Offerors to provide Central Log Management services.

Ad Title:
Switch Install/Firewall Support
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Kerhsaw County School Disrtrict
Ad Publish Date:
February 27, 2025
Solicitation #:
KCSD 2425-007 ITB
Direct Inquiries To:
Al Morant
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
8034328416 ext 1262
Buyer Email:
Description:

KCSD seeks sealed Proposals for Switch replacements to include acquisition of the Switches as well as any necessary installation and configuration at the District Office and Camden Middle School with a one year renewal for fire wall support

Ad Title:
Internal Connections
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Darlington County Schools
Ad Publish Date:
February 26, 2025
Solicitation #:
FAC2425-07
Direct Inquiries To:
Criselda Mendoza-Landa
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 26, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
843-398-2272
Buyer Email:
Description:

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit qualified proposals from Offerors for Internal Connections complying with the enclosed description and/or specifications and conditions. 

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
Cloudflare Enterprise Subscription
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Trident Technical College
Ad Publish Date:
February 26, 2025
Solicitation #:
022625-208-89302-03/17/25
Direct Inquiries To:
Jeff O'Dell
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 17, 2025 - 2:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
843-574-6205
Buyer Email:
Description:

Cloudflare Enterprise Subscription

Ad Title:
SCDPPPS Project Management Platform
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon
Ad Publish Date:
February 25, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027800
Direct Inquiries To:
Stephen Pullie CPM CPPB
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 28, 2025 - 3:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
8034293012
Buyer Email:
Description:

The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire a one-year contract with two potential one-year renewal options for a cloud-based project management platform for SCDPPPS.

Pre-Bid Information:

Contact Buyer for a Teams link to a  non-mandatory pre-bid to be held at 10 AM EST on 3/13/25.

Ad Title:
Network Licensing and Services
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Rock Hill School District 3
Ad Publish Date:
February 25, 2025
Solicitation #:
24-2515 (RHSD-2025-002)
Direct Inquiries To:
2025ROCKHILL@district.us.com
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 24, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
828-337-4188
Buyer Email:
Description:

Rock Hill Schools is seeking sealed proposals for Network Licensing and Services to include licenses and subscription services for the District's existing Meraki network switches and wireless access points. The District is requesting proposals that include multiple options, covering different term lengths (1-year,3-year,and 5-year) for Co-Termination Licensing.

Ad Title:
Visitor and Emergency Management System w/ Wearables
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Union County School District
Ad Publish Date:
February 24, 2025
Solicitation #:
UCSD-2025-RFP-TECH-001
Direct Inquiries To:
Timothy Barnado
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 27, 2025 - 2:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
Buyer Email:
Description:

Union County Schools is looking for an Visitor and Emergency Management system that will provide a secure, efficient, and user-friendly platform for tracking visitors, managing emergency situations, and ensuring student and staff safety.

Full Details / Download:
Ad Title:
Peer-Led Learning Virtual Study Platform
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
University of South Carolina
Ad Publish Date:
February 21, 2025
Solicitation #:
GS-RFP-250146-01
Direct Inquiries To:
Johanne Sullivan
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 19, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-777-1015
Buyer Email:
Description:

The University of South Carolina seeking to establish a service provider for a fully hosted Peer-Led Learning Virtual Study Platform.

Pre-Bid Information:

Non-Mandatory pre-proposal conference on 02/28/2025 at 10:00 AM ET via Teams.  Email the Procurement Officer for Access.

Full Details / Download:
Ad Title:
BUILDING AUTOMATION SETBACK/MONITORING
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Medical University of South Carolina
Ad Publish Date:
February 20, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027836
Direct Inquiries To:
Andy Champion
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
Buyer Email:
Description:

It is the intent of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to solicit proposals from qualified sources of supply to provide a software application that can implement automated HVAC setback scheduling with minimal impact to building occupants.

Pre-Bid Information:

CONFERENCE TYPE: Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
DATE & TIME: 02/26/2025 at 09:30 AM ET

LOCATION: Microsoft Teams Contact champiow@musc.edu  at least one hour before conference for log-in information

Ad Title:
Wireless Upgrades
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Laurens County School District 55
Ad Publish Date:
February 20, 2025
Solicitation #:
LAURENS55-2025-001
Direct Inquiries To:
Bryan Gresham
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
Buyer Email:
Description:

LAURENS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 55 is seeking sealed proposals for WIRELESS UPGRADES
to include the acquisition of wireless access points at one instructional facility within the District. The District is also
seeking proposals for one-year stand-alone licensing for the District’s existing Extreme wireless access points.

Full Details / Download:
Ad Title:
Firewall Services
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Rock Hill School District 3
Ad Publish Date:
February 18, 2025
Solicitation #:
RFP# 24-2514 (RHSD-2025-001)
Direct Inquiries To:
Oliver Frail 2025ROCKHILL@district.us.com
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 18, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
828-337-4188
Buyer Email:
Description:

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite prospective vendors to submit a proposal to provide Firewall Services to include the addition of a Network Firewall, including licenses and subscription services with the newly acquired Network Firewall. The District requests that vendors provide pricing for a turn-key solution in connection with the project; to include acquisition, staging, installation, configuration, and testing.

 

Ad Title:
NETWORK UPGRADES
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Colleton County School District
Ad Publish Date:
February 17, 2025
Solicitation #:
COLLETON-2025-001
Direct Inquiries To:
2025Colleton@district.us.com
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 12, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
843-782-4510
Buyer Email:
Description:

The Colleton County School District is soliciting bids for Network Upgrades. Questions will be received until 2/28/2025 @ 11am.

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Full Details / Download:
2025Colleton@district.us.com
Ad Title:
SCDE Project Management Tool
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Department of Education
Ad Publish Date:
February 14, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400028001
Direct Inquiries To:
Kathy Santandreu
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 13, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
8037348428
Buyer Email:
Description:

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a robust project management tool that meets the requirements specified in the Request for Proposal document.

Pre-Bid Information:

n/a

Ad Title:
Electronic Family and Medical Leave Management System
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Richland School District Two
Ad Publish Date:
February 14, 2025
Solicitation #:
24-2525
Direct Inquiries To:
LaWana Robinson-Lee
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 11, 2025 - 11:30am
Buyer Phone#:
8034192511
Buyer Email:
Description:

Richland School District Two is seeking proposals for an Electronic Family and Medical Leave Management System.  This cloud based system will be used to automate the FML request and approval process and ensure appropriate compliance with federal, state and local laws.  Proposals shall be received in accordance to the request for proposal and any supplemental information provided.

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
PHS CABLING PROJECT
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Anderson School District Four
Ad Publish Date:
February 12, 2025
Solicitation #:
ANDS4-2025-001
Direct Inquiries To:
2025ANDERSON4@district.us.com
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 12, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
Buyer Email:
Description:

Cabling Services for Anderson School District 4 RFP # ANDS4-2025-001.  Mandatory pre-bid meeting:  Monday, February 24th, 2025 10:00 AM at the construction trailer located at the new Pendleton High School, 350 Boscobel Rd, Anderson, SC 29625

Pre-Bid Information:

Monday, February 24th, 2025 10:00 AM at the construction trailer located at the new Pendleton High School, 350 Boscobel Rd, Anderson, SC 29625.

Full Details / Download:
Email 2025ANDERSON4@district.us.com
Ad Title:
AIRFIELD ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPA
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
State Fiscal Accountability Authority
Ad Publish Date:
February 12, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027822
Direct Inquiries To:
ANASTASIA SINGH
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
April 3, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-896-8334
Buyer Email:
Description:

AIRFIELD ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPA

Pre-Bid Information:

Pre-Proposal: 02/27/2025 10:00AM ET Microsoft Teams Email asingh@mmo.sc.gov to attend.

Ad Title:
CPS & OHES NETWORK PROJECTS
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Anderson School District One
Ad Publish Date:
February 12, 2025
Solicitation #:
ANDS1-2025-001
Direct Inquiries To:
Oliver Frail, 2025anderson1@district.us.com
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 14, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
828-337-4188
Buyer Email:
Description:

ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE Is seeking sealed proposals for network equipment to support the network infrastructure installation(s) at two (2) locations.

Pre-Bid Information:

n/a

Ad Title:
Network Uprgrades
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Spartanburg School District Four
Ad Publish Date:
February 12, 2025
Solicitation #:
SP4-2025-001
Direct Inquiries To:
Oliver Frail at 2025spa4@district.us.com
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 11, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
8644763186
Buyer Email:
Description:

SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUR (“District”) is seeking sealed proposals for Network Upgrades to include Switch and Wireless Upgrades. This request includes support licenses and subscription services corresponding with the newly acquired network equipment.

Pre-Bid Information:

Deadline for questions is Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00 am est

Ad Title:
SCDE Public-Facing Website Redesign and Restructuring
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Department of Education
Ad Publish Date:
February 10, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027956
Direct Inquiries To:
Kathy Santandreu
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 19, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-734-8428
Buyer Email:
Description:

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is soliciting proposals from qualified Contractors to redesign and replace SCDE’s public-facing website.  

Pre-Bid Information:

Pre - Proposal 2/24/2025, 11 AM ET 

Teams meeting - information in solicitation document 

 

Ad Title:
Wireless School Bus Services
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Lexington School District Two
Ad Publish Date:
February 10, 2025
Solicitation #:
LEX2-2025-002
Direct Inquiries To:
Oliver Frail
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 13, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
Buyer Email:
Description:

LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 is seeking sealed proposals to implement Wireless Services (Wi-Fi) on 90 District school buses.

Ad Title:
Network Services and Upgrades
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Lexington School District Two
Ad Publish Date:
February 10, 2025
Solicitation #:
LEX2-2025-001
Direct Inquiries To:
Oliver Frail
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 13, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
Buyer Email:
Description:

LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 is seeking sealed proposals for Network Services and Upgrades to include Managed Internal Broadband Service featuring onsite equipment corresponding with a managed network access control solution, upgrades to the District’s Wireless Access Points, and upgrades to the District’s Network Switches. 

Ad Title:
Networking Projects
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Clover School District
Ad Publish Date:
February 10, 2025
Solicitation #:
CLOVER-2025-001
Direct Inquiries To:
George Pendleton
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 13, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
8038108031
Buyer Email:
Description:

The Clover School District is accepting proposals for networking projects for Lake Wylie High School and Liberty Hill Elementary School.  

Pre-Bid Information:

N/A

Ad Title:
2025-IFB-008 Provide and Install Marquee Sign
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
Charleston County School District
Ad Publish Date:
January 30, 2025
Solicitation #:
2025-IFB-008
Direct Inquiries To:
Yuli Waters
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 12, 2025 - 2:00pm
Buyer Phone#:
843-566-1955
Buyer Email:
Description:

2025-IFB-008 Provide and Install Marquee Sign 

Ad Title:
WEB-BASED ACADEMIC CATALOG MANAGEMENT
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
State Fiscal Accountability Authority
Ad Publish Date:
January 29, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027255
Direct Inquiries To:
VIRGINIA GOODSON
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 26, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-896-5225
Buyer Email:
Description:
WEB-BASED ACADEMIC CATALOG MANAGEMENT
Pre-Bid Information:

Non mandatory Pre-Proposal: 02/11/2025 11:00 Microsoft Teams.  (email vgoodson@mmo.sc.gov before 3:00 PM the day before for log-on instructions)

Ad Title:
PRAMS SURVEY FOR SCDPH
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
State Fiscal Accountability Authority
Ad Publish Date:
January 27, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027812
Direct Inquiries To:
VIRGINIA GOODSON
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 17, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
(803) 896-5225
Buyer Email:
Description:
PRAMS SURVEY FOR SCDPH
Ad Title:
RFP 25010-JM Parking Management Software
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
The Citadel
Ad Publish Date:
January 23, 2025
Solicitation #:
RFP 25010-JM
Direct Inquiries To:
Jeff Molloy
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 20, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
843.953.6873
Buyer Email:
Description:
Parking Management Software
Pre-Bid Information:
Pre-Proposal Conference Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m. - Request Link to the meeting.
Ad Title:
RUBRIK PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
State Fiscal Accountability Authority
Ad Publish Date:
January 16, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027842
Direct Inquiries To:
YOLANDA COHEN
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 10, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-737-9854
Buyer Email:
Description:

RUBRIK PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Pre-Bid Information:

Pre-Bid Conference DATE & TIME: 02/03/2025 10:00 AM Microsoft Teams Only

Ad Title:
CASE MANAGEMENT AND LABOR EXCHANGE SYSTEM
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
State Fiscal Accountability Authority
Ad Publish Date:
January 15, 2025
Solicitation #:
5400027485
Direct Inquiries To:
FAITH WILLIAMS
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
March 24, 2025 - 11:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803 737-2925
Buyer Email:
Description:

CASE MANAGEMENT AND LABOR EXCHANGE SYSTEM

Pre-Bid Information:

Pre-Proposal: 02/12/2025 10:00 AM EST Virtual-MS Teams - Please email fmwilliams@mmo.sc.gov by 3:00 PM 02/11/2025 3:00 PM ET to receive invitation