Fairfield County is seeking Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from experienced firms for countywide professional consulting services on an as-needed basis. The goal is to establish indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) master service agreements by individual service lots. Services will be awarded by lot to create a pool of prequalified consultants. Lots include Capital Improvement Planning, Fixed Asset Assessments, Public Safety Department Assessments, and County Department Operational Improvement Plans. Task orders will be issued as project needs arise. Pricing is not considered during the initial evaluation; compensation will be negotiated for individual projects. The contract term is two years with three optional renewal terms, not to exceed five years. Submission deadline is September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Questions are due by August 14, 2026.
The deadline for submission of offers is September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. deadline for submission: september 15, 2026 at 10: 00am est
Payment will be made according to S. C. Code Section 11-35-45. the county shall pay the contractor, after the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated in this contract for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less any deductions provided in this contract.
Selection is qualifications-based, focusing on demonstrated competence, qualifications, experience, technical approach, and ability to perform. Pricing is not considered during the initial evaluation. Selection of the most qualified firm shall be based solely upon demonstrated competence, qualifications, experience, technical approach, and the ability to successfully perform the required services.
Firms must be legally authorized to do business in South Carolina, possess professional expertise, have a minimum of five years of government consulting experience, have completed at least three comparable projects in the past seven years for each submitted lot, assign a qualified project manager and key personnel, demonstrate financial capacity, and be capable of obtaining required insurance.
To protest an award, written notice of intent to protest must be received within 10 business days of the award notice posting, and the actual written protest must be received within 15 days of the award notice posting. To protest an award, i written notice of your intent to protest must be received within ten 10 business days of the date the award notice is posted, and ii your actual written protest must be received within fifteen days of the date the award notice is posted.
Submitting false, misleading, or incomplete information on certifications, communicating with county personnel outside of the designated procurement officer, or violating restrictions on donations to governmental entities may result in disqualification. Violation of these restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of law.