Horry County seeks proposals for an operational organizational assessment of its police department. Proposals due October 12, 2026, 2:00 PM local time, submitted electronically via Bidnet. Questions deadline October 6, 2026. Evaluation criteria: technical approach (30 pts), firm staff experience (30 pts), references (20 pts), cost effectiveness (15 pts), local initiative (5 pts). Payment terms net 30 days. Contract term within 12 months. Proposer must be licensed in South Carolina. Insurance required including professional liability and cyber liability. Bid protests must be submitted in writing within 14 calendar days.
Proposals are due October 12, 2026, no later than 2:00 p. m. , local time. All proposals must be made electronically through Horry County's ebidding software, Bidnet.
Payment terms are net thirty (30) days upon receipt of correct invoice. Horry County prefers to pay via purchasing card, and electronic payment processing fees shall be included in unit prices.
Award will be made to the proposer whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the county, considering all evaluation factors: technical approach (30 pts), firm staff experience (30 pts), references (20 pts), cost effectiveness (15 pts), and local initiative (5 pts).
Proposers must be properly licensed to do business in South Carolina. Evidence of a minimum of 5 years of experience conducting similar public safety assessments for peer agencies is required.
Failure to comply with Horry County procurement regulation may result in the rejection of the proposal and other penalties as applicable.
The protest shall be submitted in writing within fourteen (14) calendar days after such aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto.
Proposals may be rejected for any omissions, alterations not allowed for, additions not called for, or if any irregularities of any kind are shown. Failure to comply with standards of conduct may result in rejection of the proposal.