It is the intent of the University of South Carolina to utilize the Sole Source as the sourcing method for the repair a chiller 1-B in the West Energy Plant in Columbia. The chiller was originally purchased from Trane, who remains the only certified repair vendor for the Columbia, SC area. Utilizing technicians who are not authorized by Trane would negate the warranties on any parts being used or touch during the process.

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.