RFQ0053-26 Painting, Wallpaper Removal, Patching, Sanding - Bldg. 1000 Conway Campus

Solicitation Number: RFQ0053-26
Date Issued: April 30, 2026
REQUEST FOR QUOTE Procurement Officer: Toni Richardson
Phone: 843-349-3680
E-Mail Address: Toni.richardson@hgtc.edu
DESCRIPTION: Painting, Wallpaper Removal, Patching, Sanding - Building 1000 Conway
The Term "Offer" Means Your "Bid" or "Proposal"
SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): May 26, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)
QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: May 18, 2026 by 2:00 P.M. (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: (1) One
SUBMIT YOUR BID TO EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES:
MAILING ADDRESS: PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Horry Georgetown Technical College Horry Georgetown Technical College
Procurement Office, Procurement Office,
PO Box 261966 Bldg. 100, Room 120
Conway, SC 29528 2050 Hwy. 501 E., Conway, SC 29526
ALL BIDS MUST BE MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED TO EITHER ADDRESS ABOVE, IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED WITH
SOLICITATION NAME AND NUMBER. No e-mails or faxes will be accepted.
CONFERENCE TYPE: Pre-Bid/Site Visit - HGTC Conway Campus LOCATION: 2050 Hwy 501 East,
DATE & TIME: May 7, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. Conway, SC 29526, Building 100
Room 122 Conference Room (Up Stairs)
As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions
AWARD & Award will be posted on June 1, 2026. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and
AMENDMENTS any related notices will be posted at the following web address:
https://www.hgtc.edu/purchasing
You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By submitting a bid or proposal, you agree to be bound by the terms of the
Solicitation. You agree to hold Your Offer open for a minimum of sixty (60) calendar days after the Opening Date.
NAME OF OFFEROR Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed
with, the entity identified as the Offeror. The entity named as the
offeror must be a single and distinct legal entity. Do not use the
name of a branch office or a division of a larger entity if the branch
(Full legal name of business submitting the offer) or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation,
partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NO.
(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on (See "Taxpayer Identification Number" provision)
behalf of Offeror.)
TITLE STATE VENDOR NO.
(Business title of person signing above) (Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)
PRINTED NAME DATE SIGNED STATE OF INCORPORATION
(Printed name of person signing above) (If you are a corporation, identify the state of incorporation.)
OFFEROR'S TYPE OF ENTITY: (Check one) (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)
Sole Proprietorship Partnership Other_
Corporate entity (not tax-exempt) Corporation (tax-exempt) Government entity (federal, state, or local)
COVER PAGE (NOV. 2007)

PAGE TWO
(Return Page Two with Your Offer)
HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home office / NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement and
principal place of business) contract related notices should be sent.) (See "Notice" clause)
Area Code - Number - Extension Facsimile
E-mail Address
PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will be sent.) ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will be sent)
(See "Payment" clause) (See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents" clauses)
Payment Address same as Home Office Address Order Address same as Home Office Address
Payment Address same as Notice Address (check only Order Address same as Notice Address (check only one)
one)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments to Solicitation"
Provision)
Amendment No. Amendment Issue Amendment No. Amendment Issue Amendment No. Amendment Issue Amendment No. Amendment Issue
Date Date Date Date
DISCOUNT FOR 10 Calendar Days (%) 20 Calendar Days (%) 30 Calendar Days (%) Calendar Days (%)
PROMPT PAYMENT
(See "Discount for
Prompt Payment"
clause)
PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP. 2009): On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina General Assembly
rewrote the law governing preferences available to in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors
selling in-state or US end products. This law appears in Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. A
summary of the new preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences. ALL THE PREFERENCES MUST
BE CLAIMED AND ARE APPLIED BY LINE ITEM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER AWARD IS MADE BY ITEM OR LOT.
VENDORS ARE CAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE STATUTE BEFORE CLAIMING ANY PREFERENCES.
THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY HAVE CHANGED. IF YOU REQUEST A PREFERENCE, YOU ARE CERTIFYING
THAT YOUR OFFER QUALIFIES FOR THE PREFERENCE YOU'VE CLAIMED. IMPROPERLY REQUESTING A
PREFERENCE CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. [11-35-1524(E)(4) &(6)]
PREFERENCES - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE: Please provide the address and phone number for your in-state
office in the space provided below. An in-state office is necessary to claim either the Resident Vendor Preference (11-35-
1524(C)(1)(i)&(ii)) or the Resident Contractor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(iii)). Accordingly, you must provide this information to
qualify for the preference. An in-state office is not required, but can be beneficial, if you are claiming the Resident Subcontractor
Preference (11-35-1524(D)).
____In-State Office Address same as Home Office Address
____In-State Office Address same as Notice Address (check only one)
PAGE TWO (SEP 2009) End of PAGE TWO

Table of Contents
SECTION I - SCOPE OF SOLICITATION
SECTION II - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION II - INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS - B. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION III - SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION IV - INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT INFORMATION
SECTION V - QUALIFICATIONS
SECTION VI - AWARD CRITERIA
SECTION VII - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SECTION VII - TERMS AND CONDITIONS - B. SPECIAL
SECTION VIII - BIDDING SCHEDULE/PRICE-BUSINESS PROPOSAL
SECTION IX - ATTACHMENTS TO SOLICITATION
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I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION
Horry-Georgetown Technical College is seeking qualified vendors to submit bids to remove wallpaper, patch, sand and paint hallways,
stairwells and lobbies in Building 1000 at the Conway Campus per the specifications of this solicitation.
ACQUIRE SERVICES & EQUIPMENT (JAN 2006)
The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire services complying with the enclosed description and/or specifications and conditions.
[01-1005-1]
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (MAY 2024)
CLAUSE HEADINGS USED IN THIS SOLICITATION ARE FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND WILL NOT BE USED TO CONSTRUE
MEANING OR INTENT. EVEN IF NOT CAPITALIZED, THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO ALL PARTS OF THE
SOLICITATION, UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE.
AMENDMENT means a document issued to supplement the original solicitation document.
AUTHORITY means the State Fiscal Accountability Authority or its successor in interest.
BUSINESS means any corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, or any other legal
entity. [11-35-310(3)]
CHANGE ORDER means any written alteration in specifications, delivery point, rate of delivery, period of performance, price, quantity,
or other provisions of any contract accomplished by mutual agreement of the parties to the contract. [11-35-310(5)]
CONTRACT See clause entitled Contract Documents & Order of Precedence.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION means a written order signed by the procurement officer, directing the contractor to make changes
which the clause of the contract titled "Changes," if included herein, authorizes the Procurement Officer to order without the consent
of the contractor. [11-35-310(9)]
CONTRACTOR means the Offeror receiving an award as a result of this solicitation.
COVER PAGE means the top page of the original solicitation on which the solicitation is identified by number. Offerors are cautioned
that Amendments may modify information provided on the Cover Page.
OFFER means the bid or proposal submitted in response this solicitation. The terms Bid and Proposal are used interchangeably with
the term Offer.
OFFEROR means the single legal entity submitting the offer. The term Bidder is used interchangeably with the term Offeror. See
bidding provisions entitled Signing Your Offer and Bid/Proposal As Offer To Contract.
PAGE TWO means the second page of the original solicitation, which is labeled Page Two.
PROCUREMENT OFFICER means the person, or his successor, identified as such on either the Cover Page, an amendment, or an
award notice.
YOU and YOUR means Offeror.
SOLICITATION means this document, including all its parts, attachments, and any Amendments.
STATE means the Using Governmental Unit(s) identified on the Cover Page.
SUBCONTRACTOR means any person you contract with to perform or provide any part of the work.
US or WE means the using governmental unit.
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT means the unit(s) of government identified as such on the Cover Page. If the Cover Page identifies
the Using Governmental Unit as "Statewide Contract," either optional or mandatory, the phrase "Using Governmental Unit" means
any South Carolina Public Procurement Unit [11-35-4610(5)] that has submitted a Purchase Order to you pursuant to the contract
resulting from this solicitation. Reference the clauses titled "Purchase Orders" and "Statewide Contract."
WORK means all labor, materials, equipment, services, or property of any type, provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill
the Contractor's obligations under the Contract.
[02-2A003-4]
AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (JAN 2004)
(a) The Solicitation may be amended at any time prior to opening. All actual and prospective Offerors should monitor the following
web site for the issuance of Amendments: www.hgtc.edu/purchasing (b) Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to
this solicitation (1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided
for this purpose on Page Two, (3) by letter, or (4) by submitting a bid that indicates in some way that the bidder received the amendment.
(c) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. [02-2A005-1]
AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015)
All authority regarding this procurement is vested solely with the responsible Procurement Officer. Unless specifically delegated in
writing, the Procurement Officer is the only government official authorized to bind the government with regard to this procurement or
the resulting contract. [02-2A007-1]
AWARD NOTIFICATION (MAR 2024)
Notice regarding any award, cancellation of award, or extension of award will be posted at the location and on the date specified on
the Cover Page or, if applicable, the most recent notice of extension of award. Should the contract resulting from this Solicitation have
a total or potential value more than one hundred thousand dollars, such notice will be sent electronically to all Offerors responding to
the Solicitation. Unless a written notice of intent to protest is timely filed pursuant to Section 11-35-4210(1)(b) or the award is otherwise
suspended or canceled, the award will be effective on the calendar day (including weekends and holidays) immediately following the
seventh business day after such notice is given. [02-2A010-3]
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BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004)
By submitting Your Bid or Proposal, you are offering to enter into a contract with the Using Governmental Unit(s). Without further action
by either party, a binding contract shall result upon final award. Any award issued will be issued to, and the contract will be formed with,
the entity identified as the Offeror on the Cover Page. An Offer may be submitted by only one legal entity; "joint bids" are not allowed.
[02-2A015-1]
BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004)
In order to withdraw Your Offer after the minimum period specified on the Cover Page, you must notify the Procurement Officer in
writing. [02-2A020-1]
BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004)
Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language and in US dollars, unless otherwise permitted by the
Solicitation. [02-2A025-1]
AUTHORITY AS PROCUREMENT AGENT (DEC 2015)
The Procurement Officer is an employee of the Authority acting on behalf of the Using Governmental Unit(s) pursuant to the
Consolidated Procurement Code. Any contracts awarded as a result of this procurement are between the Contractor and the Using
Governmental Units(s). The Authority is not a party to such contracts, unless and to the extent that the Authority is a using
governmental unit and bears no liability for any party's losses arising out of or relating in any way to the contract. [02-2A030-3]
CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (MAR 2024)
GIVING FALSE, MISLEADING, OR INCOMPLETE INFORMATION ON THIS CERTIFICATION MAY RENDER YOU SUBJECT TO
PROSECUTION UNDER SECTION 16-9-10 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS AND OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS. (a)
By submitting an offer, the offeror certifies that-
(1) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently, without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation,
communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor relating to-
(i) Those prices;
(ii) The intention to submit an offer; or
(iii) The methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered.
(2) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror
or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated solicitation)
unless otherwise required by law; and
(3) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the
purpose of restricting competition.
(b) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by the signatory that the signatory-
(1) Is the person in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that the
signatory has not participated and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification; or
(2)(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the offeror's principals in certifying that those principals have not participated,
and will not participate in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification [As used in this subdivision (b)(2)(i),
the term "principals" means the person(s) in the offeror's organization responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or
proposal];
(ii) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals referenced in subdivision (b)(2)(i) of this certification have not participated,
and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of this certification; and
(iii) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) of
this certification.
(c) If the offeror deletes or modifies paragraph (a)(2) of this certification, the offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement
setting forth in detail the circumstances of the disclosure. [02-2A032-1]
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004)
(a) (1) By submitting an Offer, Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-
(i) Offeror and/or any of its Principals-
(A) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any state
or federal agency;
(B) Have not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for:
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or
local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen
property; and
(C) Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the
offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this provision.
(ii) Offeror has not, within a three-year period preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default by any public
(Federal, state, or local) entity.
(2) "Principals," for the purposes of this certification, means officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons having primary
management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary,
division, or business segment, and similar positions).
(b) Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the Procurement Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, Offeror learns that
its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
(c) If Offeror is unable to certify the representations stated in paragraphs (a)(1), Offer must submit a written explanation regarding its
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inability to make the certification. The certification will be considered in connection with a review of the Offeror's responsibility. Failure
of the Offeror to furnish additional information as requested by the Procurement Officer may render the Offeror non-responsible.
(d) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good
faith, the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provision. The knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed
that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
(e) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making
award. If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly or in bad faith rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies
available to the State, the Procurement Officer may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default.[02-2A035-1]
CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006)
The South Carolina Code of Laws, including the Consolidated Procurement Code, is available at:
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/statmast.php
The South Carolina Regulations are available at: http://www.scstatehouse.gov/coderegs/statmast.php
[02-2A040-2]
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (JUL 2023)
("OCI FAQ for Contractors" is available at www.procurement.sc.gov)
(a) You certify that, after reasonable inquiry, to the best of your knowledge and belief: (1) your offer identifies any services that relate
to either this solicitation or the work and that have already been performed by you, a proposed subcontractor, or an affiliated business
or consultant of either; and (2) there are no relevant facts or circumstances that may give rise to an actual or potential organizational
conflict of interest, as defined in S.C. Code Ann. Reg. 19-445.2127, or that your offer identifies and explains any unfair competitive
advantage you may have in competing for the proposed contract and any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise from
your participation in this competition or your receipt of an award.
(b) If you, a proposed subcontractor, or an affiliated business or consultant of either, have an unfair competitive advantage or an
actual or potential conflict of interest, the State may withhold award. Before withholding award on these grounds, the State will notify
you of the concerns and provide a reasonable opportunity for you to respond. The State may consider efforts to avoid or mitigate such
concerns, including restrictions on future activities.
(c) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material representation of fact upon which the State will rely when
considering your offer for award. [02-2A047-3]
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004)
Any offer received after the Procurement Officer of the governmental body or his designee has declared that the time set for opening
has arrived, shall be rejected unless the offer has been delivered to the designated purchasing office or the governmental body's mail
room which services that purchasing office prior to the bid opening. [R.19-445.2070(H)] [02-2A050-1]
DRUG FREE WORK-PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004)
By submitting an Offer, Contractor certifies that, if awarded a contract, Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of The Drug-
free Workplace Act, Title 44, Chapter 107 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended. [02-2A065-1]
DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015)
Offeror, by submitting an Offer, represents that it has read and understands the Solicitation and that its Offer is made in compliance
with the Solicitation. 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.
All ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or conflicting statements in the Solicitation shall be interpreted to require the better
quality or greater quantity of work and/or materials, unless otherwise directed by amendment. Offeror assumes responsibility for any
patent ambiguity in the Solicitation that Offeror does not bring to the State's attention. See clause entitled "Questions from Offerors."
[02-2A070-2]
ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008)
By submitting an offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror has and will comply with, and has not, and will not, induce a person to violate
Title 8, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, as amended (ethics act). The following statutes require special attention:
Section 8-13-700, regarding use of official position for financial gain; Section 8-13-705, regarding gifts to influence action of public
official; Section 8-13-720, regarding offering money for advice or assistance of public official; Sections 8-13-755 and 8-13-760,
regarding restrictions on employment by former public official; Section
8-13-775, prohibiting public official with economic interests from acting on contracts; Section 8-13-790, regarding recovery of
kickbacks; Section 8-13-1150, regarding statements to be filed by consultants; and Section 8-13-1342, r e g a r d i n g restrictions
on contributions by contractor to candidate who participated in awarding of contract. The state may rescind any contract and recover
all amounts expended as a result of any action taken in violation of this provision. If contractor participates, directly or indirectly, in
the evaluation or award of public contracts, including without limitation, change orders or task orders regarding a public contract,
contractor shall, if required by law to file such a statement, provide the statement required by Section 8-13-1150 to the procurement
officer at the same time the law requires the statement to be filed. [02-2A075-2]
MULTIPLE OFFERS (MAR 2024)
Offerors may submit more than one Offer, provided that each Offer has significant differences other than price. Each separate Offer
must satisfy all Solicitation requirements. If this solicitation is an Invitation for Bids, each separate offer must be submitted or uploaded
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as a separate document and must clearly indicate that it is a separate offer. If this solicitation is a Request for Proposals, multiple
offers may be submitted or uploaded as one document, provided that you clearly differentiate between each offer and you submit a
separate cost proposal for each offer, if applicable. [02-2A079-1]
OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004)
Do not include any sales or use taxes in your price that the State may be required to pay. [02-2A080-1]
PRICING (MAR 2024)
(a) Fixed Price. If a fixed price is required, award will not be made on an Offer if the total possible price to the State cannot be
determined. (b) Price Reasonableness: Any offer may be rejected if the Procurement Officer determines in writing that it is
unreasonable as to price. (c) Unbalanced Pricing. The State will analyze all offers with separately priced line items or subline items
to determine if the prices are unbalanced. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of
one or more line items is significantly over or understated. The responsible procurement officer may reject an offer as unreasonably
priced if she determines that unbalanced pricing increases performance risk (e.g., it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing
an advance payment) or could result in payment of unreasonably high prices. S.C. Code Ann. Reg. 19-445.2122C. [02-2A082-2]
OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015)
By submitting an Offer, Offeror represents that Offeror is not currently engaged in the boycott of a person or an entity based in or
doing business with a jurisdiction with whom South Carolina can enjoy open trade, as defined in SC Code Section 11-35-5300. [02-
2A083-1]
PROTESTS (MAY 2024)
(a) If you are aggrieved in connection with the solicitation or award of the contract, you may be entitled to protest, but only as provided
in Section 11-35-4210. To protest the solicitation or an amendment, your written protest must be received within fifteen Days of the
date the applicable solicitation document is issued. To protest an award, (i) written notice of your intent to protest must be received
within seven 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. Time periods are computed in accordance with Section 11-35-310(13) and the definitions
for Day and Business Day. Both protests and notices of intent to protest must be received by the appropriate Chief Procurement
Officer (CPO). See clause entitled "Protest-CPO." (b) Pursuant to Section 11-35-410, documents directly connected to a procurement
activity may be available within five days after request. All document requests should be directed to the Procurement Officer listed on
the front page of this solicitation. If a protest is pending, the protestant's lawyer may access otherwise unavailable information by
applying to the CPO for the issuance of a protective order. Additional information is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/legal [02-
2A085-3]
PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015)
Violation of these restrictions may result in disqualification of your offer, suspension or debarment, and may constitute a violation of
law.
(a) During the period between publication of the solicitation and final award, you must not communicate, directly or indirectly, with the
Using Governmental Unit or its employees, agents or officials regarding any aspect of this procurement activity, unless otherwise
approved in writing by the Procurement Officer. All communications must be solely with the Procurement Officer. [R. 19-445.2010]
(b) You are advised to familiarize yourself with Regulation 19-445.2165, which restricts donations to a governmental entity with whom
you have or seek to have a contract. You represent that your offer discloses any gifts made, directly or through an intermediary, by
you or your named subcontractors to or for the benefit of the Using Governmental Unit during the period beginning eighteen months
prior to the Opening Date. [R. 19-445.2165] [02-2A087-1]
QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (FEB 2015) Modified
(a) Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it
in writing. Questions regarding the original solicitation or any amendment must be received by the Procurement Officer, via
email (on page 1), no later than five (5) days prior to opening unless an earlier date is stated on the Cover Page. Label any
communication regarding your questions with the name of the procurement officer, and the solicitation's title and number. Oral
explanations or instructions will not be binding. [See R. 19-445.2042(B)] Any information given a prospective offeror concerning a
solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective offerors as an Amendment to the solicitation, if that information is
necessary for submitting offers or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective offerors. See clause entitled "Duty to Inquire."
We will not identify you in our answer to your question. (b) The State seeks to permit maximum practicable competition. Offerors
are urged to advise the Procurement Officer -- as soon as possible -- regarding any aspect of this procurement, including any aspect
of the Solicitation that unnecessarily or inappropriately limits full and open competition. [See R. 19-445.2140] [02-2A095-2]
REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004)
The State may cancel this solicitation in whole or in part. The State may reject any or all proposals in whole or in part. [SC Code
Section 11-35-1710 & R.19-445.2065] [02-2A100-1]
RESPONSIVENESS (MAR 2024)
(a) Award will not be made on a nonresponsive offer. An offer is nonresponsive (i) if it does not constitute an unambiguous offer to
enter into a contract with the State, or (ii) if it imposes conditions inconsistent with, or does not unambiguously agree to, the
solicitation's material requirements. (b) Bid as Specified. Offers for supplies or services other than those specified will not be
considered unless authorized by the Solicitation. [02-2A105-3]
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SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004)
Every Offer must be signed by an individual with actual authority to bind the Offeror. (a) If the Offeror is an individual, the Offer must
be signed by that individual. If the Offeror is an individual doing business as a firm, the Offer must be submitted in the firm name,
signed by the individual, and state that the individual is doing business as a firm. (b) If the Offeror is a partnership, the Offer must be
submitted in the partnership name, followed by the words by its Partner, and signed by a general partner. (c) If the Offeror is a
corporation, the Offer must be submitted in the corporate name, followed by the signature and title of the person authorized to sign.
(d) An Offer may be submitted by a joint venturer involving any combination of individuals, partnerships, or corporations. If the Offeror
is a joint venture, the Offer must be submitted in the name of the Joint Venture and signed by every participant in the joint venture in
the manner prescribed in paragraphs (a) through (c) above for each type of participant. (e) If an Offer is signed by an agent, other
than as stated in subparagraphs
(a) through (d) above, the Offer must state that is has been signed by an Agent. Upon request, Offeror must provide proof of the
agent's authorization to bind the principal. [02-2A115-1]
STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS (JAN 2004)
If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal government processes so that offers cannot be received at the government
office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed
to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal government processes
resume. In lieu of an automatic extension, an Amendment may be issued to reschedule bid opening. If state offices are closed at the
time a pre-bid or pre-proposal conference is scheduled, an Amendment will be issued to reschedule the conference. Useful information
may be available at: http://scemd.org [02-2A120-3]
SUBMITTING A PAPER OFFER OR MODIFICATION (MODIFIED)
You must submit a paper offer. No offers can be emailed or faxed. The following instructions apply. (a) All prices and notations
should be printed in ink or typewritten. Errors should be crossed out, corrections entered and initialed by the person signing the bid.
Do not modify the solicitation document itself (including bid schedule). (b) (1) All copies of the offer or modification, and any other
documents required to be submitted with the offer shall be enclosed in a sealed, opaque envelope or package. (2) Submit your offer
or modification to the address on the Cover Page. (3) The envelope or package must show the time and date specified for opening,
the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder. If the offer or modification is sent by mail or special delivery service
(UPS, Federal Express, etc.), the outermost envelope or wrapper must be labeled "OFFER ENCLOSED" on the face thereof.
(c)Submit the number of copies indicated on the Cover Page. [02-2A130-2]
VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (MAY 2024)
You must have a state vendor number to be eligible to submit an offer. To obtain a state vendor number, visit www.procurement.sc.gov
and select Doing Business with Us. Then select New Vendor Registration. (To determine if your business is already registered, go to
"Vendor Search"). Upon registration, you will be assigned a state vendor number. Note that your vendor registration submission
may take up to 30 days to process due to high numbers of registrants. Vendors must keep their vendor information current. If
you are already registered and know your User ID and Password, you can update your information by selecting Update Vendor
Registration. If you need to update information but do not have your User ID/Password, you must complete a new vendor registration
and On Step 9 - Messages to Administration indicate "Update vendor number" with your existing 10-digit vendor number. (Please
note that vendor registration does not substitute for any obligation to register with the S.C. Secretary of State or S.C. Department of
Revenue. You can register with the agencies at South Carolina Business One Stop, http://scbos.sc.gov) [02-2A145-2]
WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004)
Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for opening. If the Solicitation authorizes
facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for opening. A bid may be
withdrawn in person by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for opening, the identity of the person
requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid. The withdrawal and correction of Offers is governed
by S.C. Code Section 11-35-1520 and Regulation 19-445.2085. [02-2A150-1]
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- B. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
CONFERENCE - PRE-BID/PROPOSAL (JAN 2006)
Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference Date and Time: May 7, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.
Location of Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference: HGTC Conway Campus
Conference Room (2nd Floor)
Building 100 Room 122
Conway, SC 29526
Due to the importance of all offerors having a clear understanding of the specifications and requirements of this solicitation, a
conference of potential offerors will be held on the date specified on the cover page. Bring a copy of the solicitation with you. Any
changes resulting from this conference will be noted in a written amendment to the solicitation. Your failure to attend will not relieve
the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding
to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the State. The State assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or
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interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available at the conference. Nor does the State assume
responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its
officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.
[02- 2B025-1]
MAIL PICKUP (JAN 2006)
Horry Georgetown Technical College picks up all mail from The US Postal Service once daily around 2:00 p.m. (excluding weekends
and holidays). See provision entitled Deadline for Submission of Offer. [02-2B080-1]
PREFERENCES - A NOTICE TO VENDORS (SEP 2009)
On June 16, 2009, the South Carolina General Assembly rewrote the law governing preferences available to in-state vendors, vendors
using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US end products. This law appears in Section 11-35-1524 of the South
Carolina Code of Laws. A summary of the new preferences is available at www.procurement.sc.gov/preferences . ALL THE
PREFERENCES MUST BE CLAIMED AND ARE APPLIED BY LINE ITEM, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER AWARD IS MADE BY
ITEM OR LOT. VENDORS ARE CAUTIONED TO CAREFULLY REVIEW THE STATUTE BEFORE CLAIMING ANY
PREFERENCES. THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY HAVE CHANGED. IF YOU REQUEST A PREFERENCE, YOU ARE
CERTIFYING THAT YOUR OFFER QUALIFIES FOR THE PREFERENCE YOU'VE CLAIMED. IMPROPERLY REQUESTING A
PREFERENCE CAN HAVE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. [11-35-1524(E)(4)&(6)] [02-2B111-1] 2B112-1 PREFERENCES - SC/US
END-PRODUCT (SEP 2009): Section 11-35- 1524 provides a preference to vendors offering South Carolina end products or US end-
products, if those products are made, manufactured, or grown in SC or the US, respectively. An end-product is the tangible project
identified for acquisition in this solicitation, including all component parts in final form and ready for the use intended. The terms
"made," "manufactured," and "grown" are defined by Section 11-35-1524(A). By signing your offer and checking the appropriate
space(s) provided and identified on the bid schedule, you certify that the end-product(s) is either made, manufactured or grown in
South Carolina, or other states of the United States, as applicable. Table of Clauses 35 Clause # Text Guidance on Use Preference
will be applied as required by law. Post award substitutions are prohibited. See "Substitutions Prohibited - End Product Preferences
(Sep 2009)" provision. [02-2B112-1]
PREFERENCES - RESIDENT CONTRACTOR PREFERENCE (SEP 2009) To qualify for the RCP, you must maintain an office in
this state. An office is a nonmobile place for the regular transaction of business or performance of a particular service which has been
operated as such by the bidder for at least one year before the bid opening and during that year the place has been staffed for at least
fifty weeks by at least two employees for at least thirty-five hours a week each. In addition, you must, at the time you submit your bid,
directly employ, or have a documented commitment with, individuals domiciled in South Carolina that will perform services expressly
required by the solicitation and your total direct labor cost for those individuals to provide those services must exceed fifty percent of
your total bid price. [11-35-1524(C)(1)(iii)] Upon request by the procurement officer, you must identify the persons domiciled in South
Carolina that will perform the services involved in the procurement upon which you rely in qualifying for the preference, the services
those individuals are to perform, and documentation of the your labor cost for each person identified. If requested, your failure to
provide this information promptly will be grounds to deny the preference (and, potentially, for other enforcement action). [02-2B113A-
1]
PREFERENCES - RESIDENT SUBCONTRACTOR PREFERENCE (SEP 2009) To qualify for this preference, You must meet the
following requirements. (1) You must -- at the time you submit your bid -- have a documented commitment from a single proposed
first tier subcontractor to perform some portion of the services expressly required by the solicitation. (2) The subcontractor -- at the
time you submit your bid -- must directly employ, or have a documented commitment with, individuals domiciled in South Carolina
that will perform services expressly required by the solicitation and the total direct labor cost to the subcontractor for those individuals
to provide those services exceeds, as applicable, either twenty percent for a 2% preference or forty percent of bidder's total bid price
for a 4% preference. (3) You must identify the subcontractor that will perform the work, the work the subcontractor is to perform, and
your factual basis for concluding that the subcontractor's work constitutes the required percentage of the work to be performed in the
procurement. [11-35-1524(D)] You can stack this preference, i.e., earn another 2% or 4% preference for each additional qualifying
subcontractor, but the preference is capped. [11- 35-1524(D)(4), (E)(7)] Upon request by the procurement officer, you must identify
the persons domiciled in South Carolina that are to Table of Clauses 36 Clause # Text Guidance on Use perform the services involved
in the procurement upon which you rely in qualifying for the preference, the services those individuals are to perform, the employer of
those persons, your relationship with the employer, and documentation of the subcontractor's labor cost for each person identified. If
requested, your failure to provide this information promptly will be grounds to deny the preference (and, potentially, for other
enforcement action). YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THE PREFERENCE UNLESS YOU SPECIFY WHETHER YOUR ARE CLAIMING
THE 2% OR 4% PREFERENCE AND YOU PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY ITEM (3) ABOVE. [02-2B113B-1]
PROTEST - CPO - MMO ADDRESS (MAR 2024)
Any protest must be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer, Materials Management Office, and submitted in writing
(a) by email to protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us , or
(b) by post or delivery to 1333 Main Street, Suite 700, Columbia, SC 29201.
[02-2B122-2]
RESPONSIVENESS - CORRECTION OF NON-CONFORMITY (MAR 2024)
Offerors will not be given an opportunity to correct any material nonconformity. Any deficiency resulting from a minor informality may
be cured or waived at the sole discretion of the Procurement Officer. [02- 2B127-1]
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SITE VISIT (JAN 2006)
A site visit will be held at the following date, time and location:
May 7, 2026 at 3:00 P.M.
HGTC Conway Campus
Conference Room (2nd Floor)
Building 100 Room 122
Conway, SC 29526
Your failure to attend will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully
performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the State. The State assumes
no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available at the
conference. Nor does the State assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions
which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or
representation is expressly stated in this contract.[02-2B165-1]
UNIT PRICES REQUIRED (JAN 2006)
Unit price to be shown for each item. [02-2B170-1]
III. SCOPE OF WORK
This project consists of removal of wallpaper, patching, sanding, and re-painting walls in the hallways and lobbies of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd
floors, patching and painting all stairwell walls at 2050 Hwy. 501E Conway SC 29526 Building 1000. The hallways will be a rough
finish with minimal patching. Large gouges in the drywall will be patched then walls painted with a large nap roller. The stairwells will
be repaired and painted as needed to produce the original intended finish.
Contractor will be required to have a City of Conway Business License before any work is performed at the College.
Approximate Square footage:
Lobby and Hallways Wallpaper - 17,800 square feet
Stairwell walls/ ceilings - 3840 square feet
Square footage referenced above are only estimates and are not exact. Contractor should plan to attend the pre-bid meeting to
familiarize themselves with the extent of the work to be performed and any conditions that may affect the work to be done and the
materials and labor required. Contractor is responsible for obtaining accurate onsite measurements. Not attending the pre-bid meeting
in no way relieves the contractor of this responsibility. Contractor should measure the areas to be painted to determine the actual
number of square footage to be painted.
Paint specifications:
Hallways: Sherwin Williams Pro Mar 400 interior latex eggshell paint.
Stairwells: Sherwin Williams Pro Mar 400 interior latex to match existing sheen.
Colors: TBD
General
All work is to be completed during off hours and around class schedules. Generally, the class schedules decrease during afternoon
hours and there are few classes on Fridays. Class schedules and occupied office hours (7:30 AM- 5:00 PM Monday- Thursday, 7:30
AM - 12:30 PM Fridays). There are night classes in some limited areas.
Important Dates
May 9th- Spring semester ends (limited classes)
May 18th- Summer semester begins.
Walkthrough of the properties for bidding will be the day of Pre-Bid Conference.
Contractor Requirements
1. Contractors shall provide all apparatus for safe operation at heights. This shall include, but is not limited to, ladders, scaffolds, man-
lifts, rigging, anchor freestanding counterweight system ropes, chairs, and harnesses. Contractors will be responsible for supplying
and erecting appropriate barricades and/or cones, safety tape, and signs before work commences to ensure safety of all faculty, staff,
students and visitors.
2. Contractors must have ample supplies and equipment. At no time, shall Contractors use the College's supplies or equipment in
performing work.
3. Contractors must take reasonable care to protect all finish, windows, doors, landscaping, sidewalks, light fixtures, mechanical,
plumbing, electrical systems, flooring, furniture, and appliances from damage. In the event that the Contractor damages any of the
above items, it will bear all of the costs incurred to clean, repair, or replace. Contractor acknowledges full responsibility for any
deformities, irregularities, or damage caused by contract work it performs. Contractor shall bear the cost to correct any damages to
the extent of the College's determination that the damages were caused by the contractor in performing contract work.
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