Francis Marion University - Sc - Agency Bids & RFPs

The offer submission deadline is May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. The bid notice does not specify a separate delivery deadline for the sod itself, but installation is expected to commence around the beginning of June 2026.

The bid notice states that payment will be made in accordance with section **** of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and disbursement regulations. Invoices must be itemized and verified by the university liaison. The university reserves the right to withhold payment or make deductions to protect against loss.

The bid notice states that Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders.

To be eligible for award, offerors must have the capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability to assure good faith performance. Offerors must also submit three references for work of similar size and scope, and a list of failed projects, suspensions, debarments, and significant litigation.

The bid notice mentions that in case of default by the contractor, Francis Marion University reserves the right to purchase any or all items in default in the open market, charging the contractor with any additional costs. It also states that violation of certain restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment.

The bid notice states as appropriate, see conferences prebid proposal site visit provisions but does not explicitly mandate a site visit. However, under Offerors Responsibility, it states, It is expected that this will sometimes require onsite observation.

The bid notice states, Do not submit bid samples or descriptive literature unless expressly requested. Unsolicited bid samples or descriptive literature will not be examined or tested, will not be used to determine responsiveness, and will not be deemed to vary any of the provisions of the solicitation.

To protest an award, notice of intent to protest must be submitted within seven business days of the award notice posting, and the actual protest must be submitted within fifteen days of the award notice posting.

The bid notice states that Francis Marion University is soliciting bids from qualified firms. Francis Marion University is soliciting bids from qualified firms in response to RFQ ****

The delivery performance location is specified as January ****, and after award, all deliveries shall be made and all services provided to the specified address. The vendor's best delivery date is requested in days after receipt of order.

The bid prices must exclude sales tax. Payment will be made in accordance with section **** of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code and disbursement regulations. Delay in receiving invoices, as well as errors and omissions on the invoices, will be considered just cause for withholding payment without losing discount privileges. The university shall consider payment discounts in the award of this contract when such discounts are for thirty (30) days or more after final inspection and acceptance of contract requirements.

All materials and products offered must be guaranteed to meet and comply with the requirements of all the specifications, terms and conditions indicated or referred to.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders. Award will be made to one offeror.

Vendors must have a state vendor number to be eligible to submit an offer. All items must be new. Offerors are expected to examine the solicitation thoroughly and should request an explanation of any ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the solicitation. Failure to do so will be at the offeror's risk.

Contractor to be assessed **** per day to be deducted from the final invoice if product is not received by the established delivery date.

If bidding on other than specified, a sample of the product must be included in your quote package. The university will make final determination as to the equality of substitutes offered.

To protest a solicitation, you must submit a protest within fifteen days of the date the applicable solicitation document is issued. To protest an award, you must i submit notice of your intent to protest within seven 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.