SOUTH CAROLINA
PROCUREMENT CODE IN A NUTSHELL
AS OF JUNE 23, 2000
Prepared by the Budget and Control Board
Office of General Services
Office of Audit and Certification
THIS PAMPHLET IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COPY OF THE
CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT CODE AND IS ISSUED SIMPLY FOR
INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Forward
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Purposes and Policies
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Obligation of Good Faith
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Application of this Code
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Payment for Goods and Services Received by State
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Political Subdivisions and Required to Develop and Adopt Procurement Laws
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School Districts Subjects to Consolidated Procurement Code
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Definitions
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Public Access to Procurement Information
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Exemption
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Chief Procurement Officers
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Certification
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Approval of Internal Procurement Procedures Manual
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Audit and Fiscal Reporting
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Administrative Penalties
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Authority to Contract for Auditing Services
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Authority to Contract for Legal Services
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Authority to Contract for Certain Professional Services
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Methods of Source Selection
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Competitive Sealed Bidding
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Competitive Sealed Proposals
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Small Purchases (Less than $25,000.00
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Competitive Fixed Price Bidding
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Competitive Best Value Bidding
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Procurements At Auction
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Sole Source Procurement
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Emergency Procurement
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Information Technology Procurements
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Telecommunications Procurements
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Leasing of Real Property
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Multi-Term Contracts
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Record of Procurement Actions
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Construction, Architect-Engineer, Construction Management and Land Surveying
Services
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Regulations for Sale, Lease, Transfer and Disposal of Personal Property
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Lease, Lease - Purchase, Installation Purchase and Rental of Personal Property
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Legal and Contractual Remedies
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Intergovernmental Relations
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Assistance of Minority Business
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Procurements of Conference Facilities
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Unauthorized Procurements
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Attachments
1 - Exemptions
2 - Certified Agencies
3 - Telephone Quotes
4 - Request for Quotations
5 - Sole Source Determination
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6 - Emergency Determination
7 - Multi-term Determination
8 - Telephone Services
9 - Justification for Contracts Between State Agencies
10 - Justification for Conferences Site Selection
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FORWARD
The South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, hereinafter referred to as the Code,
was enacted in 1981 (Reference, Title 11, Chapter, Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976, as
amended). The Code provided all government bodies procurement authority of $2,500.00 per
commitment. Simplified small procedures were allowed for these transactions.
The State Government Accountability and Reform Act of 1993 made significant changes to
the Code designed to update dollar limits, streamline processes and simplify procedures.
General agency procurement authority was increased from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00. The initial
dollar threshold for general application of the Code was raised from $500.01 to $1,500.01. The
formal sealed bidding threshold was raised from $2,500.00 to $25,000.00. A second major
revision of the Code was enacted on June 13, 1997, to more efficiently manage the State’s
procurement activity by providing additional procedures to enhance quality in the goods,
services, and construction being procured under the Code and to ensure that the Code’s
procedures allow for implementation of electronic commerce.
Although the Code currently provides central procurement authority in the Materials
Management Office for all procurements exceeding $5,000, governmental bodies may request
additional authority through the certification process to increase the basic $5,000 limit to higher
limits for established categories of procurements as well as for specific items that fall within the
particular expertise of the agency. To date, forty-one agencies have been granted certification of
various dollar amounts.
The document is prepared in an attempt to highlight the Code requirements. It is not
intended to be all inclusive. It is merely a “nutshell” guide which references the Code and
Regulation sections of most concern to auditors. Further, this guide assumes the reader has a
working knowledge of South Carolina State Government.
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CODE AND REGULATION REFERENCES
The following Code and Regulation references are of key interest:
I.
PURPOSES AND POLICIES
Code reference 11-35-20
This section of the Code expresses its basic intent as the following purposes and
policies:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
to provide increased economy in state procurement activities and to maximize to
the fullest extent practicable the purchasing values of funds while ensuring that
procurements are the most advantageous to the State and in compliance with the
provisions of the Ethics Government Accountability and Campaign Reform Act;
to foster effective broad-based competition for public procurement within the
free enterprise system;
to develop procurement capability responsive to appropriate user needs;
to consolidate, clarify and modernize the law governing procurement in this
State and permit the continued development of explicit and thoroughly
considered procurement policies and practices;
to require the adoption of competitive procurement laws and practices by units
of state and local governments;
to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the
procurement system which will promote increased public confidence in the
procedures followed in public procurement;
to provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality
and integrity with clearly defined rules for ethical behavior on the part of all
persons engaged in the public procurement process; and
to develop an efficient and effective means of delegating roles and
responsibilities to the various government procurement officers.
Obviously, the Code intends to provide protection for state government, vendors that
sell to state government and, primarily, the citizens of the State of South Carolina.
II.
OBLIGATION OF GOODS AND FAITH
Code references 11-35-30
This section states:
Every contract or duty within this Code imposes an obligation of good faith in its
negotiation, performance or enforcement. “Good and faith” means honesty in faith in
the conduct or transaction concerned and the observance of reasonable commercial
standards of fair dealing.
III.
APPLICABLE OF THIS CODE
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Code reference 11-35-40
Regulation reference 19-445.2000A
The Code applies to every expenditure of funds by this State under contract acting
through a governmental body irrespective of the source of funds. Where federal
funds are used, the more restrictive requirements (federal or state) apply.
A governmental body, as defined in Section 11-35-310(18) of the Code, means a state
government department, commission, council board, bureau, committee, institution,
college, university, technical school, agency, government corporation, or other
establishment or official of the executive, or judicial branches of this State.
Governmental body excludes the General Assembly or its respective branches or its
committees, Legislative Council, the Office of Legislative Printing and information
Technology Resources, and all local political subdivisions such as counties,
municipalities, school districts, or public service or special purposes districts or any
entity created by act of the General Assembly for the purpose of erecting monuments
or memorials or commissioning art that is being procured exclusively by private
funds
Section 11-35-40(4) was added in 1987 to include, “The acquisition of any facility or
capital improvement by a foundation or eleemosynary organization on behalf of or for
the use of public funds in the acquisition, financing, construction, or current or
subsequent leasing of the facility or capital improvement……” (Reference 1987 Act
No. 170, Part II, 42)
IV.
PAYMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES RECEIVED BY THE STATE
Code reference 11-35-45
Upon satisfactory receipt of goods or services and the resulting invoice, whichever is
received later, an agency has 30 working days to deliver vouchers for payment to the
Comptroller General’s Office. (Lump sum agencies are responsible for payment
within 30 working days.)
Vouchers and payments not processed within 30 working days after satisfactory
receipt of goods or services are subject to a late payment penalty charge up to 15%
per annum from funds available to the agency.
V.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION REQUIRED TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT
PROCUREMENT LAWS
Code Reference 11-35-50
All political subdivision shall adopt ordinance or procedures embodying sound
principles of appropriately competitive procurement no later than July 1, 1983.
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VI.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUBJECT TO CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT
CODE
Code Reference 11-35-70
Irrespective of the source of funds, any school district whose budget of total
expenditures, including debt service, exceeds $75 million annually is subject to the
Code. However, they may develop an alternative code if, in the opinion of the Office
of General Services, it is substantially similar to the State Code.
A procurement audit of each one of these districts must be performed every three
years. Currently, the districts are:
1. Aiken County School District
2. Berkeley County School District
3. Charleston County School District
4. Beaufort County School District
5. Dorchester County School District Two
6. Florence County School District One
7. School District of Greenville County
8. School District of Five of Lexington and Richland Counties
9. Horry County School District
10. School District of Pickens County
11. School District of Oconee County
12. Richland County School District One
13. Richland County School District Two
14. Rock Hill School District Three of York County
15. Lexington County District One
VII.
DEFINITIONS
Code Reference 11-35-310
Definition of 36 technical terms used in the Code and regulations are located in
Section 11-35-310 of the Cod.
One definition of key importance to you is that of a term contract per 1135-310(35) that states: “Term Contracts” means a contract established by
the chief procurement officer for a specific product or service for a
specified time and for which it is mandatory that all governmental bodies
procure their requirements for the goods and services during its term. If a
governmental body is offered goods and services at a price that is at least
ten percent less than the term contract price for the same goods or
services, it may purchase from the vendor offering the lower price after
first offering the vendor holding the term contract the options to meet the
lower price. If the vendor holding the term contract meets the lower price,
then the governmental body must purchase from the contract vendor. A
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term contract may be a multi-term contract as provided in Section 11-352030.
VIII.
PUBLIC ACCESS TO PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
Code Reference 11-35-410
Procurement information is public record as required by the Freedom of Information
Act.
IX.
EXEMPTION
Code Reference 11-35-710
The General Assembly exempted certain agencies and commodities from the Code.
The Budget and Control Board may exempt specific supplies or services from the
purchasing procedures of the Code. See Attachment 1 for a current list of universal
exemptions.
X.
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Code Reference 11-35-810, 11-35-820, and 11-35-830 Regulation reference 19445.2000(b)
The Code established the following chief procurement officers who are the authorities
for their respective areas:
- Materials Management Officer - Goods and Services and Consultants
- Information Technology Management Officer - Information Technology
- State Engineer - Construction
XI.
CERTIFICATION
Code reference 11-35-1210
Regulation reference 19-445.2000(b) and 19-445.2020
These sections of the Code and regulations limit your procurement authority to
$5,000.00. Higher procurement authority is possible through certification by the
Budget and Control Board. Certification is contingent upon favorable audit results
and recommendations by the Office of General Services. See attachment 2 for the
current list of certified agencies.
NOTE:
XII.
These $5,000.00 limit applies to the total potential commitment of a purchasing
transaction. A one year contract for $3,000 with an extension option for an additional
year is a $6,000 procurement
APPROVAL OF INTERNAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES MANUAL
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Regulation reference 19-445.2005
This section requires that each governmental body prepare an internal procurement
procedures manual and that it be reviewed and approved in writing by the
Management Office.
XIII.
AUDIT AND FISCAL REPORTING
Code reference 11-35-1230
This section authorizes audits of procurements activity whether certification is
requested or not.
XIV.
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES
Code reference 11-35-1240
This section allows the Budget and Control Board to prescribe administrative
penalties for violations of the Code and regulations.
XV.
AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR AUDITING SERVICES
Code reference 11-35-1250
Regulation reference 19-445.2025(e)
Contract for auditing or accounting services must be approved in advance by the State
Auditor.
XVI.
AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES
Code reference 11-35-1260
Regulation reference 19-445.2025(d)
Contract for the services of attorneys must be approved in advance by the State
Attorney General or the Office of General Services.
XVII.
AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT FOR CERTAIN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Code reference 11-35-1270
Regulation reference 19-445.2030, 19-445.2100, 19-445.2015, and 19-445.2110
Unless specifically exempted, all contracts for professional services are subject to the
Code.
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XVIII.
METHODS OF SOURCE SELECTION
Code reference 11-35-1510
Regulation reference 19-445.2000(d)
This section list the authorized source selection methods of the Code.
procurements must be made by one of these methods.
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For goods and services, consultants, and information technology the methods are:
-Competitive Sealed Bidding
-Competitive Sealed Proposals
-Fixed Price Bidding
-Competitive Best Value Bidding
-Small Purchases
-Sole Source
-Emergency
-Exemptions
-Procurements at Auction
XIX.
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING
Code reference 11-35-1520
Regulation reference 19-445.2030
A formal competitive procurement procedure for transactions greater than $25,000.00
where award is based on low bid only. Formal solicitations must be developed.
Sealed written bids must be returned before a designated date and time. When bids
are received, they must be locked away until opened, all bids must be tabulated with
the sheet being signed and witnessed. After evaluation of all bids, award is made to
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All sealed bid solicitations must be
advertised in South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO).
XX.
COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS
Code reference 11-35-1530
Regulation reference 19-445.2095
A formal competitive procurement procedure for transactions greater than $25,000.00
where award is based on weighted evaluation factors. Low bid is not the only award
criteria. The same solicitation requirements listed above for competitive sealed
bidding apply except that award may be based on evaluation criteria other than cost
such as experience and knowledge of the industry. Negotiations are allowed with
responsive offerors.
XXI.
Before an agency can make a request for proposal solicitation, it must prepare a
determination justifying the use of this method instead of competitive sealed bidding.
SMALL PURCHASE (LESS THAN $25,000.00)
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Code reference 11-35-1550
Regulation reference 19-445.2100
Procurement less than $25,000.0 are made under this procurement authority. Large
procurements cannot be artificially divided to give the appearance of a small
purchase. The competition requirements for dollar thresholds are as follows:
1 - Purchase not in excess of $1,500.00 - No competition is required if prices are
considered fair and reasonable.
2 - Purchases from $1,500.01 to $5,000.00 - Solicitations of verbal (telephone) or
written quotes from a minimum of three qualified sources of supply. Use a
telephone quote form for documentation. See Attachment 3
3 - Purchases from $5,000.01 to $10,000.00 - Solicitations of three written quotations
from qualified sources of supply. A Request for Quotation form is a helpful tool
for agencies.
4 - Purchase from $10,000.01 to $25,000.00 - Written solicitations of written quotes,
bids, or proposal are allowed. Each procurement must be advertised at least once
in South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO). See Attachment 4.
Remember, these thresholds apply to the total potential commitment including fixed
or optional extension. The protest provisions of Section 11-35-4210 do not apply to
procurements less than $25,000.00.
XXII.
COMPETITIVE FIXED PRICE BIDDING
Code reference 11-35-1525
The purpose of fixed price bidding is to provide multiple sources of supply for
specific goods or services based on a preset maximum amount the State will pay. A
written determination must be prepared to show why competitive sealed bidding is
either not practicable or not advantageous to the State. Notice of solicitation must be
made per Section 11-35-1520(3). The Bidders not responding to initial fixed price
solicitations can be added if responsible and responsive. Failure of bidder to received
business is not grounds for contract controversy under Section 11-35-4230.
XXIII.
COMPETITIVE BEST VALUE BIDDING
Code reference 11-35-1528
The purpose of best value bidding is to allow factors other than price to be considered
in the determination of award for specific goods or services based on pre-determined
criteria identified by the state. A written determination must be prepared to show
why competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable or not advantageous to the
State. Notice of solicitation must be made per Section 11-35-1520(3). Evaluation
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factors shall be established with cost representing at least 60% of the numerical
factor. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who’s bid is
most advantageous to the State taking into consideration all evaluation factors in the
solicitation.
XXIV.
PROCUREMENTS AT AUCTION
Code reference 11-35-1575
A governmental body determines fair market value and establishes maximum price
for item in advance of auction and does not exceed maximum price at the auction.
XXV.
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Code reference 11-35-1560
Regulation reference 19-445.2105
All agencies may make sole source procurements up to any amount as long as a
written determination is approved in advance by the agency head or a designee above
the level of the procurement officer and the item or service is both:
1 - Unique
2 - Available from only one source of supply
See Attachment 5
XXVI.
EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT
Code reference 11-35-1570
Regulation reference 19-445.2110
All agencies may make emergency procurements up to any amount as long as a
written determination is approved by an authorized official. Unlike sole source, this
determination may be signed by the procurement officer. There must be a serious
need that cannot be met through normal purchasing procedures, which threatens
public health, welfare, critical economy and efficiency or safety. Emergency
procurements must be limited to the extent of the crisis. As much competition as is
practical under the circumstances shall be obtained. See Attachment 6.
XXVII.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROCUREMENTS
Code reference 11-35-1580
Regulation reference 19-445.2115
This section established the authority and responsibility of the Information
Technology Management Office. It requires each agency to prepare an information
technology plan annually and submit it to the Budget and Control Board Office of
Research and Statistics. Procurement of information technology greater than $5,000
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must be submitted to the Information Technology Management Office of the Office
of General Services unless your agency is certified in this procurement area.
XXVIII. TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROCUREMENTS
Code reference 1-11-430
This section of law designates all authority to purchase telecommunication equipment
and services to the Budget and Control Board. Through exemptions the Board
authorized the Office of Information Resource Management to manage this
responsibility. See Attachment 8
XXIX.
LEASING OF REAL PROPERTY
Regulation reference 19-445.2120
Leasing of real property is the authority of the Office of Real Property Management
of the Budget and Control Board. This cannot be done without its approval unless the
lease is for less than three months or the total cost is less than $10,000.00 in a single
fiscal year.
XXX.
MULTI-TERM CONTRACT
Code of reference 11-35-2030
Regulation reference 19-445.2135
These are contracts, which extend or have the potential to extend beyond 12 months.
Written determinations are required prior to the original solicitation. Competition and
authority thresholds are based on the total potential commitment. The maximum time
for a multi-term contract is 5 years. Contracts up to 7 years are allowed if approved,
prior to the original solicitation, by the Office of General Services. Contracts
exceeding 7 years must be approved, prior to the solicitation, by the Budget and
Control Board. See Attachment 7
XXXI.
RECORD OF PROCUREMENT ACTIONS
Code reference 11-35-2440
Agencies are required to report quarterly all sole source and emergency procurements
to the Office o General Services.
XXXII.
CONSTRUCTION, ARCHITECT-ENGINEER, CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES
Code reference Article 9, 11-35-2910, 11-35-3020, 11-35-3230, 11-35-3240
Regulation reference 19-445.2145
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Before any procurement actions are initiated for projects anticipated to cost more than
the State permanent improvement project limit the project must be approved by the
Joint Bond Review Committee and the Budget and Control Board. Once projects are
approved, procurements of architect-engineer services, land surveyors, construction
managers and construction constructors fall under the authority of the State
Engineer’s Office and are governed by the Manual for Planning and Execution of
State Permanent Improvements. Some specifics are:
A. Architect-Engineer and land Surveyors
1. If fees will exceed $25,000 a formalized selected process must be
followed.
2. If fees will not exceed $25,000 a contract may be negotiated with one
firm.
B. Construction Management
Construction methods and construction management contracts must be
approved by the State Engineer.
C. Construction Services
Construction procurements are made through the competitive sealed bid procedures
noted in XIX above except that:
1 - Invitations for bids must be advertised in South Carolina Business
Opportunities (SCBO)
2 - Prime contracts must list their subcontractors on their bids.
3 - Bids must include 5% bid bond with a power of attorney.
4 - Before the successful bidder can start work on a contract in excess of
$100,000, the bidder must deliver a performance bond and a material
and labor payment bond to the State. Each of these bonds must be for
100% of the contract amount.
Only the State Engineer’s Office and agencies certified for construction services may
solicit bids for construction.
XXXIII. REGULATIONS FOR SALE, LEASE, TRANSFER AND DISPOSAL OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Code reference 11-35-3810, 11-35-3840
Regulation reference 19-445.2150
A. Authority - Code 11-35-3820
Regulation 19-445.2150
Any disposal, sale, lease or transfer of public personal property must be approved by
the office of General Services.
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B. Reporting - Regulation 19-445.2150(a)(2)
Item declared surplus to any agency must be reported to the Office of General
Services within 190 days. Information technology surplus must be reported to the
Information Technology Management Office. All other surplus items must be
reported to the Surplus Property Management Office.
C. Disposal - Code 11-35-3820, Regulation 19-445.21509(a)(2)
All disposals of surplus personal property must be conducted by the Surplus Property
Management Office. Agencies may request that surplus property sale proceeds, less
service charges, be returned to them. If this occurs, the sale proceeds must be used
for the purchase of like kind property. If return of proceeds is not requested, proceeds
are deposited in the State General Funds.
D. Trade-in Sales - Code 11-35-3830
Regulation 19-445.2150(g)
Governmental bodies may trade in personal property, whose original unit purchase
price do not exceeded $5,000, the trade in value of which must be applied to the
purchase of new item. When the original unit purchase price exceeds $5,000, the
governmental body shall refer the matter to the Materials Management Officer, the
Information Technology Management Officer, or the designee of either, for
disposition. Governmental bodies must submit a listing of trade in sales quarterly to
the Materials Management Office.
E.
Sale of Junk - Code 11-35-4020
Regulation 19-4458.2150(h)
Surplus Property Management Office must declare it junk. Once declared junk, it
may be discarded or sold. If it is sold it must be advertised in a newspaper of general
circulation for 15 days in advance of the sale.
XXXIV. LEASE, LEASE - PURCHASE, INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AND RENTAL
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Regulation reference 19-445.2152
The same competition requirements and authority limits apply. Straight lease or
operation leases as they are called where the property has a value of more than
$10,000 and the rental agreement is more than 90 days must use the State of South
Carolina Standards Equipment Agreement. Vendor agreements are not acceptable.
Any alteration to the Standard Equipment Agreement must be approved by the Office
of General Services.
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Lease purchase and installment purchase of personal property must be approved by
the Office of General Services and the State Treasurer’s Office. Such purchases are
not allowed less than $25,000.00.
XXXV.
LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES
Code reference - Article 17, 11-35-420, 11-35-4410
Any actual or prospective bidder, offerer, contractor or subcontractor who is
aggrieved in connection with a solicitation or award may protest. Anybody can
protest any procurement of $25,000 or more. This includes sole sources and
emergencies.
Protests are made first to the Chief Procurement Officer, then to the Procurement
Review Panel. Beyond that, the aggrieved part may go to court.
XXXVI. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATION
Code reference Article 19, 11-35-4610, 11-35-4890
In 1983 the Code was changed to require competitive bidding for contracts between
state agencies., However, on March 22, 1994, the Budget and Control Board
modified its November 1984 exemption for interagency contracts. The Board
delegated to the Office of General Services the authority to exempt contracts between
state agencies for supplies and services as follows.
In accordance with Section 11-35-710 of the Consolidated Procurement Code,
delegated to the Office of General Services the authority to exempt contracts between
state government agencies under Section 11-35-4830 and 1-35-4840 for supplies or
services, provided a cost justification is submitted to the Office in advance. The
following types of contracts between state government agencies shall be exempt from
the Consolidated Procurement Code and submission to General Services is not
required: (1) agreements between state government agencies which are mandated by
federal or state laws; and (2) services agreements between state government agencies
for services authorized by that agency’s enabling legislation s its purpose, duty, or
mission. NOTE: See original exemption date 11/05/84
Interagency agreement allowable procurement procedures are listed below in the
order of preference:
1 - Competitive Solicitation
2 - Sole Source
3 - Exemption for Contracts Between State Agencies
Advance approval is required for exemption procedure. Cost justification is the
prerequisite criteria. See Attachment 9.
XXXVII. ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY BUSINESSES
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Cod reference Article 21, 11-35-5010, 11-35-5270
Regulation reference 19-445.2160
The Office of General Services encourages the use of certified minority firms.
However, to date, this is not a set aside or a preference program. It is simply an
assistance program. At this time, there is no minority preference.
A. MBE Plan
Code reference 11-35-5240
Regulation 19-45.2160(e)
All agencies are required to prepare annually a Minority Business Enterprise
Utilization Plan (MBE Plan) and submit it to the Governor’s Office of Small Minority
Business Assistance (OSMBA). This establishes an agency’s intent and its goal for
minority business procurements. It is due August 1 each year.
B. Reporting Procedures
Code reference 1-35-5260
Regulation reference 19-445-2160(e) and (g)
Progress reports must be submitted quarterly to the OSMBA within 10 days after the
end of the quarter.
Annual reports must be submitted to the OSMBA no latter than 15 days after the end
of the fiscal year.
NOTE: The OSMBA may accept a letter of intent instead of a full MBE plan from
smaller agencies. Contact OSMBA to find out.
The OSMBA may accept an annual report only instead of the quarterly reports from
small agencies. Contact OSMBA to find out.
XXXVIII PROCUREMENTS OF CONFERENCE FACILITIES
The Budget and Control Board exempted the procurement of conference facilities
from the Code on December 13, 1998. However, the members expressed their
concern that agencies not go to the same place all the time. The Office of General
Services was required to develop guidelines to result a greater geographic spread of
conference sites instate. If the conference is held in the same city as the agency’s
central office, a minimum of two hotels/motels shall be contacted in that city. If the
conference is being held out of town, a minimum of two hotel/motels must be
contacted in at least two different cities. See Attachment 10 for guidelines.
XXXIX. UNAUTHORIZED PROCUREMENTS
Regulation reference 19-445.2015
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An unauthorized procurement is an act obligating the State in a contract by a person
without the requisite authority to do so. There are 2 types of unauthorized
procurements:
1 - Where someone with no procurement authority obligates the State
2 - Where a person or agency exceeds their procurement authority.
This means the total potential commitment.
Ratification request must provide the following:
1 - The facts and circumstances surrounding the act
2 - What corrective action is being taken to prevent recurrence
3 - Action taken against the individual committing the act
4 - Documentation that the price is fair and reasonable
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ATTACHMENT 1
Consolidated Procurement Code
Master List of Exemptions Granted
As of February 9, 1999
07/30/81
1.
The Construction, maintenance and repair of bridges, highways and
roads; vehicle and road equipment maintenance and repair; and any
other emergency type parts or equipment utilized by the Department of
Highways and Public Transportation.
07/30/81
2.
The purchase of raw materials by the South Carolina Department of
Corrections, Division of Prison Industries.
07/30/81
3.
South Carolina State Ports Authority.
07/30/81
4.
South Carolina Public Railways Commission.
07/30/81
5.
South Carolina Public Service Authority.
07/30/81
6.
Expenditure of funds at State institutions of higher learning derived wholly
from athletic or other student contests, from the activities of student
organizations and from the operation of canteens and bookstores, except
as such funds are used for the procurement of construction, architectengineer, construction-management and land surveying services.
07/30/81
7.
Livestock, feed and veterinary supplies.
07/30/81
8.
Articles for commercial sale by all governmental bodies.
07/30/81
9.
Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, milk and eggs.
07/30/81
10.
South Carolina Arts Commission and South Carolina Museum
Commission for the purchase of one-of-a-kind items such as paintings,
antiques, sculptures and similar objects. Before any governmental body
procures any such objects, the head of the purchasing agency shall
prepare a written determination specifying the need for such objects and
the benefits to the State. South Carolina Arts Commission shall review
such determination and forward a recommendation to the Board for
approval.
NOTE: Regulation 19-445.2010(B) further clarified this exemption in the
following respect:
Before any governmental body procures any art objects such as
paintings, antiques, sculptures or similar objects above $200.00,
the head of the governmental body shall prepare a written
determination specifying the need for such objects and benefits
to the State. The South Carolina Arts Commission acting on
behalf of the Board shall have the responsibility to review such
determination
for
approval
prior
to
any
acquisition.
The 1985/86 Appropriations Act increased this limit to $500.00. The
1996/97 Appropriations Act increased this limit to $1,000.00
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07/30/81
11.
Published books, periodicals, and technical pamphlets.
07/30/81
12.
South Carolina Aeronautics Commission from the provision of Section 1135-1520 of the Code in the procurement of maintenance services for
aircraft.
02/25/82
13.
Postage.
03/23/82
14.
Granted special exemption provided in Section 11-35-710 of the
Consolidated Procurement Code to the Wildlife and Marine Resources
Department to allow that Department to dispose of the research vessel
"Atlantic Sun" declared to be surplus property and authorized the
application of funds received from this sale toward modifying, redesigning
and equipping the "Lady Lisa" as a research vessel, paying Colleton
County for storage of the "Lady Lisa", paying the cost of selling the
"Atlantic Sun", with any remaining funds to be deposited in the general
fund, on the condition that the Department of Wildlife and Marine
Resources report back to the Board on the results of this transaction.
04/27/82
15.
Invoices for gas and electricity, water and sewer services provided by
public utilities subject to rate regulation by the Public Service
Commission.
04/27/82
16.
U.S. Post Office box rentals.
04/27/82
17.
Copyrighted education films, filmstrips, slides and transparencies.
NOTE: See 05/10/94 modification also.
04/27/82
18.
Oil company credit card purchase for gas, oil and jet fuel charges only.
04/27/82
19.
04/27/82
04/26/83
04/27/82
Professional dues and registration and membership fees.
05/11/82
20.
Raw materials and related supplies to be exclusively used in the
production of a finished product by clients for the Department of
Vocational Rehabilitation on a contract basis with industry
07/13/82
21.
Attorneys, subject to approval by the Attorney General's Office
(See Note 1)
07/13/82
22.
Certified public accountants and public accountants engaged to perform
financial and/or compliance audits, subject to approval by the State
Auditor's Office, with actuarial audits and other accounting services to be
procured under the terms of the Consolidated Procurement Code.
(See Note 1)
07/13/82
23.
Hospital and medical clinic services. (See Note 1)
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07/13/82
24.
Medical doctors. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
25.
Optometrists. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
26.
Dentists. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
27.
Registered nurses. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
28.
Licensed practical nurses. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
29.
Psychiatrists. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
30.
Investment counselors. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
31.
Clergy. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
32.
Court reporters. (See Note 1)
07/13/82
33.
Expert witness services. (See Note 1)
08/04/82
34.
Furniture refurbishing services of the Department of Corrections.
08/24/82
35.
Services and/or supplies provided by the Division of General Services to
public procurement units.
08/24/82
36.
Printed examination forms used in the administration of state licensing
examinations.
NOTE: See 8/26/93 modification also.
08/24/82
37.
Expenditure of funds by the Department of Corrections derived wholly
from its canteen operations.
08/24/82
38.
Expenditure of funds by the Office of State Treasurer in the issuance of
bonds to include printing costs and any fees associated with any bond
issuance.
08/24/82
39.
Fuel oil and diesel oil (the $2,500 limit is waived; however, competition
should be obtained whenever possible). (See Note 1)
08/24/82
40.
Contracts between the Insurance Reserve Fund and insurers and
reinsurers for primary and reinsurance coverage.
09/14/82
41.
Actuaries. (See Note 1)
09/14/82
42.
Certified the State Personnel Division to competitively solicit and enter
into consultant service contracts related to employee insurance programs
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with a $55,000 certification limit in any yearly period, pursuant to the
authority in Section 11-35-1210 of the Consolidated Procurement Code
(an increase from $35,000).
12/17/82
43.
Professional artists utilized by the South Carolina Arts Commission.
(See Note 2)
12/20/82
44.
Granted an exemption from the provisions of the Consolidated
Procurement Code to Francis Marion College for purchases of office and
other supply items from the College Bookstore by departments of the
College, on the condition that the sales of such supplies to other
departments of the College under this exemption not exceed 5% of total
bookstore sales or $30,000, whichever is less, in any fiscal year, and,
further, on the condition that this exemption be effective for the same twoyear period for which Francis Marion College is certified by the Board to
make purchases above $2,500, as recommended by the Division of
General Services in accord with the requirements of the Procurement
Code Section 11-35-710.
01/11/83
45.
Doctors of osteopathy.(See Note 1)
03/08/83
46.
Instructional training seminars offered by governmental bodies to state
employees on a registration fee basis and those contractual consultant
services necessary to provide the professional instruction for the
seminars.
03/22/83
47.
Physical therapists and physical therapy assistance. (See Note 1)
03/22/83
48.
Speech pathologists. (See Note 1)
05/10/83
49.
Occupational therapists.(See Note 1)
09/13/83
50.
Veterinary services customarily obtained on a fee basis rather than by
competitive solicitation. (See Note 1)
09/13/83
51.
Health and Human Services Commission when placing funds with
recipients as defined in Section 11-35-310(18) of the Code, in
administering Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid), including
early periodic screening, diagnostic and treatment program, community
long-term care system, and social services block grant program, provided
that recipients receiving such funds shall follow the requirements of the
Code in the expenditure of such funds.
09/21/83
52.
Every expenditure of funds by the South Carolina Research Authority
under contract for supplies, construction, and services, as defined in
Code Section 11-35-310(7), (8), (26), (28).
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53.
All expenditures paid from the Tokyo office operated by the Development
Board, the Ports Authority, and the Department of Agriculture.
06/27/84
54.
The Department of Mental Retardation's $500,000 emergency purchase
of hepatitis B vaccine from their annual limit for the procurement of
pharmaceuticals on contract.
08/14/84
55.
The Board authorized an exception to the Procurement Code process
under which the Division of Information Resource Management is to
determine the most advantageous service provider of long distance
telecommunications service with the approved filings of the Public Service
Commission and the FCC to represent the established lowest responding
rates available to the State.
11/05/84
56.
The Board delegated to the Division of General Services the authority to
exempt contracts between State government agencies and for supplies
and services provided a cost justification is submitted to the Division in
advance.
NOTE: See amendment dated 03/22/94.
02/28/85
57.
The purchase or continued lease of embedded telephone systems when
approved by Information Resource Management as being advantageous
to the State.
03/12/85
58.
Appraisers. (See Note 1)
06/25/85
59.
Health maintenance organizations (HMO'S).
07/01/85
60.
Expenditures made for the various commodities Boards of the
Department of Agriculture. (Ref. 1985/86 Appropriations Act, Part I,
Section 63).
08/27/85
61.
Historical artifacts, weapons, flags, firearms, etc., which are rare and
reasonably priced in the judgment of the Confederate Relic Room and
Museum staff.
10/09/85
62.
Community Mental Health Centers from the requirements of Part II,
Section 5 of the 1985/86 Appropriations Act. The exemption applied to
the transaction by the Catawba Mental Health Center involving the sale of
property at 311 Elm Street in Lancaster to Richland L. McKinney and
Herbert McKinney for $18,000.
10/09/85
63.
Upholstering supplies and services procured by the Governor's Mansion
Complex.
10/22/85
64.
The State Housing Authority from the requirements of Part II, Section 5 of
the 1985/86 Appropriations Act relating to the approval and recording of
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real property transactions.
10/22/85
65.
All governmental bodies from the real property leasing procedure
requirements of Part II, Section 5 of the 1985/86 Appropriations Act in the
leasing of the following types of real property:
State-owned student housing/dorm space;
Parking spaces in State-owned garages or lots;
State-owned lecture halls, theatres, coliseums, athletic areas, recreation
areas and other areas for periods of less than seven days
Non-State-owned real property
(a)
(b)
for less than 3 months in a single fiscal year; or
for a total cost of less than $5,000 in a single fiscal year;
State-owned box or other seats.
10/22/85
66.
The following governmental bodies from the real property leasing
procedure requirements of Part II, Section 5 of the 1985/86
Appropriations Act in the leasing of the following types of real property:
Department of Agriculture: State-owned farmers' market.
Highways and Public Transportation:
lands for maintenance and
construction purposes.
Community Mental Health Centers
Department of Corrections; farm lands
Mental Retardation: farm lands
Forestry Commission: forest lands
PRT: State parks and recreation lands
Wildlife Department: game management areas
12/17/85
67.
The financing arrangements of a contract to acquire telecommunications.
Authorized Ted L. Lightle, Director of the Division of Information Resource
Management, to execute an agreement for such an acquisition on behalf
of the State.
01/16/86
68.
The Governors' Mansion Committee from the requirements of the
Procurement Code concerning matters of interior design for the three
houses in the Governors' Mansion Complex and the Old Town House at
Charles Towne Landing and exempted donated labor and materials on
these facilities notwithstanding any other provisions of the law.
02/27/86
69.
Any acquisition required to implement the Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP) conversion project.
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70.
All procurements and sales by the Clarks Hill Russell Authority under its
October, 1984 Little River project master plan, as recommended by the
Division of General Services, after agreeing that (1) periodic audits of
such procurements and sales would be conducted by the Division of
General Services; (2) the State Treasurers' Office would follow closely the
implementation of the project; and (3) that periodic reports on the project
would be presented to the Board.
03/11/86
71.
The financing provisions of lease/purchase contracts entered into by
Winthrop College, the College of Charleston, DHEC and the University of
South Carolina with First Union Corporation.
03/25/86
72.
The financing provisions of lease/purchase contracts and other debt and
banking functions of the State Treasurer's Office.
04/08/86
73.
The Research Authority from the requirements of Part II, Section 5 of the
1985-86 Appropriations Act (Code Section 1-11-65). This exempts them
from approval of the Board for real estate transactions.
04/22/86
74.
Animals acquired
experimentation.
04/22/86
75.
Advertisements in professional journals or publications.
04/22/86
76.
Advertising time or space in newspapers, radio or television. (Note:
Consultants obtained to handle advertising campaigns for agencies such
as PRT and State Development Board are not exempted.)
04/22/86
77.
Expenses of evaluation committees required for institutions of higher
learning in order to maintain accreditation (i.e., Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools).
04/22/86
78.
License agreements for computer software after such software has been
competitively bid as required by the Procurement Code.
05/13/86
79.
The acquisition of all local and long-distance telecommunications service
for or on behalf of the State of South Carolina from the requirement that
they be purchased through the respective chief procurement officer's area
of responsibility, and authorized the Division of Information Resource
Management to secure such telecommunications services upon such
terms and conditions as are regarded by it to be appropriate.
05/27/86
80.
Clarified the exemption under Section 11-35-710 to exclude late payment
charges under Section 11-35-45 effective July 1, 1986 thereby allowing
public utilities to assess late payment charges under their respective
tariffs as approved by the South Carolina Public Service Commission.
for
specific
7
or
general
research,
testing
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07/15/86
81.
Clemson University real estate transactions involving any real estate that
is part of the Agriculture Experiment Stations or other lands deeded to
Clemson University by the Federal government and held for agriculture
and forestry research purposes from the requirements of the Board's
surplus property disposal procedures, but did not exempt the transactions
from the requirements of Code Section 1-11-65.
07/29/86
82.
Service provider contracts awarded by the Health and Human Services
Finance Commission funded from Federal Title XIX (Medicaid) which are
for the direct provision of services to eligible clients where each client has
freedom of choice to select a provider. (In order to be eligible for this
exemption, the procurement must meet the following requirements: (1)
the service must be Medicaid eligible, (2) the provider of service must be
recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services as qualified
to provide the requested service, (3) the client must be eligible to received
Medicaid services, and (4) the service must be provided under the
Federal Title XIX freedom of choice requirements.)
01/06/87
83.
Approved a request by the Division of General Services to exempt the
transaction under which Club Sertoma of South Carolina, Inc., will donate
a swimming pool and bath house to Clemson University (Camp Hope),
pursuant to Code Section 11-35-710.
03/24/87
84.
Under authority granted to the Board in Section 11-35-710, exempted
from Section 11-35-45 late payment charges from regulated companies
providing telecommunication services to State agencies thereby allowing
public utilities to assess late payment charges under their respective
tariffs as approved by the South Carolina Public Service Commission
effective for late payment charges arising from services rendered after
July 1, 1987.
07/14/87
85.
Exempted tuition paid to all institutions of higher learning from certain
requirements of the procurement code in accordance with Code Section
11-35-710.
01/22/88
86.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted procurements of US
Department of Education certified National Diffusion Network programs
and related costs to include materials and those contractual consultant
services necessary to provide the professional instruction.
01/08/88
87.
The acquisition of all local and long-distance telecommunications
equipment and maintenance and other services procured under the terms
of the Settlement Agreement entitled "Agreement between the South
Carolina Budget and Control Board and AT&T", approved by the Budget
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and Control Board on March 8, 1988, in settlement of the case of AT&T
Information Systems, Inc. v. The State Budget and Control Board, an
agency of the State of South Carolina, 87-CP-40-0876
06/28/88
88.
In accord with Section 11-35-710, exempted from the requirements of the
procurement code procurement of pharmacy services by the South
Carolina Retirement Systems under the prescription drug card program
where retirement system members have freedom of choice to select from
among participating pharmacies.
06/28/88
89.
With regard to property reinsurance bids, after it was advised that the
Procurement Review Panel had concluded, in response to a protest, that
the Brown agency bid is non-responsive and agreed to exercise the
exemption granted to the Insurance Reserve Fund on August 24, 1982,
from requirements of the Procurement Code and thereby exempted the
1988 property reinsurance bids from those requirements.
09/13/88
90.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted the donation of a
memorial structure to Clemson University by the Class of 1939.
11/30/88
91.
12/13/88
92.
In accord with Section 11-35-710, exempted the Patriot's Point
Development Authority from the requirements of the Procurement Code
(a) in the selection of a developer to continue construction of a marina
and hotel and (b) in the hiring of a construction financial advisor.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, approved an exemption from
procurement procedures for the acquisition process for conference
facilities, on the condition that staff implements guidelines for the process
designed to result in a greater geographic spread of conference sites inState
03/28/89
93.
Approved self-insurance of the school bus program by the Insurance
Reserve Fund; and granted an exemption under Section 11-35-710 for a
contract with the existing claims service provider for 12 months during the
transition, with a new claims service contract to be bid within six months
of the effective date of the contract.
04/25/89
94.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted the Patriots Point
Development Authority from the requirements of the Procurement Code
for its food concession and public relations contracts until August 1, 1989.
06/05/89
95.
Exempted from the requirements of the Procurement Code the Medical
University acquisition of a building in the Charleston Research Park;
charged the Division of General Services and the Medical University with
the responsibility of negotiating the most cost-effective contract, which
may involve a lease/purchase, for biomedical research facility in the
Charleston Research Park; and directed staff to report back to the Board
on the cost comparisons.
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07/18/89
96.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, extended the exemption of the
Patriots Point Development Authority from the requirements of the
Procurement Code for the food concession and public relations contracts
until January 1, 1990.
a) On 3/13/90, this was extended to 9/1/90.
b) b) On 9/12/90, this was extended again.
09/12/89
97.
Approved an agreement and a lease between Duke Power Company and
the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for the proposed 622acre Devil's Fork State Park and exempted this transaction from the
requirements of the Procurement Code.
12/20/89
98.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, as recommended by the Division
of General Services, approved the following exemptions from the
purchasing policies and procedures of the Procurement Code:
(a) the following medical items invasive to the human body which would
be selected by a patient and doctor: implants, grafts, pacemakers, heart
valves, joint replacements, organs, tissue, blood and blood components;
and
(b)
the following State Development Board procurements: all
procurements paid from the Frankfurt, West Germany office for the use of
that office; leases for office space in foreign countries; and all part-time
international business consultants who represent the State of South
Carolina in foreign countries.
01/29/90
99.
Approved a study of the appeal process and related matters associated
with the Division of State Fire Marshal and the Fire Marshal Appeal Panel,
and to expedite the study completion, exempted the contract to be
involved from the requirements of the Procurement Code.
06/27/90
100.
Approved an increase in the exemption level for commercial leases.
Effective immediately, commercial leases, that is, lease of non-state
owned property, which commit less than $10,000 in a single fiscal year
are not subject to the lease procurement process. However, agencies
must report these exempt leases to the Division of General Services
Property Management by copy of the executed lease document. This
exemption level was $5,000. This grants to agencies more responsibility
for the negotiation of lower cost leases and, hopefully, makes the process
more expeditious.
08/14/90
101.
Exempted the Commission on Higher Education procurement of
consultants for evaluations of academic programs from the requirements
of the Procurement Code, provided the Commission follows procedures
approved by the Division of General Services.
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09/12/90
102.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, granted an extension to the
Patriots Point Development Authority exemption from the requirements of
the Procurement Code for food concession and public relations contracts.
11/21/90
103.
Granted an exemption from the requirements of Code Section 11-35-710
to permit Clemson University to enter into an agreement by which an
anonymous donor will provide for the construction of a horse research
facility on land owned by Clemson University.
02/12/91
104.
Granted an exemption (not including State appropriated funds) from the
purchasing procedures of the expenditure of private sector donations by
the Development Board used to sponsor special marketing events.
06/11/91
105.
07/17/91
106.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted from the purchasing
procedures of the Consolidated Procurement Code and the Chief
Procurement Officer's areas of responsibility all procurement activity
relating to the development and construction of facilities needed for
locating Ebasco Services, Inc., in Aiken, as requested by the Savannah
Valley Authority.
Exempted from the requirements of the Consolidated Procurement Code
the Labor Department employment of consulting engineers to examine
the Charleston industrial explosion.
07/17/91
107.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted from the purchasing
procedure of the Consolidated Procurement Code the following, as
requested by the State Museum Commission; (a) Historical artifacts, to
include both current, specific items and objects of future historical
significance; (b) Scientific specimens, to include study skins, skeletal
mounts, taxidermy mounts, models, fossils, rocks and minerals, and other
such materials representative of, or illustrative of, the natural world; (c)
Artworks, to include examples of fine art, decorative art, and folk art and
craft work; (d) Collection disciplines, to include cultural history, science
and technology, art and natural history; and (e) Exhibits, to include design
and fabrication and specialty materials not commercially available that are
used as components of exhibits.
05/12/92
108.
Delegated to the Director of the Division of General Services the authority
to grant exemptions from the Consolidated Procurement Code to permit
agencies to accept gifts with a total value of $100,000 or less, on the
condition the five-year budgetary impact statement is positive.
05/12/92
109.
Received as information a decision to declare the pending mobile data
communications system proposal non-responsive; and, in accord with
Code Section 11-35-710, granted an exemption from the Procurement
Code to the Division of Information Resources Management to acquire
two-way mobile radio voice and/or data communications systems to meet
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state agency needs; and authorized a contract in excess of five years but
not exceeding ten years.
05/12/92
110.
Authorized the Division of Insurance Services to continue the actuarial
consultant services contractual agreement with The Wyatt Company for
fiscal year 1992-93, and exempted this contract from the requirements of
the Procurement Code.
06/02/92
111.
Exempt the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority from
the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. Provided the
Authority developes an alternative code that is approval by the Budget
and Control Board.
06/15/92
112.
Exempt the Savannah Valley Authority from the South Carolina
Consolidated Procurement Code except for Minority Business Provisions.
Provided the Authority developes an alternative code that is approval by
the Budget and Control Board.
02/25/93
113.
Authorized the Division of Insurance Services to proceed with
negotiations with potential vendors to provide life and long-term care
insurance for the State employee group outside the limits of the State
Procurement Code with any negotiated agreement to be subject to Board
approval.
07/14/93
114.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted the acquisition of all
local and long-distance telecommunications services for or on behalf of
the State of South Carolina from the requirement that they be purchased
through the respective chief procurement officer's area of responsibility
and from the purchasing procedures of the Consolidated Procurement
Code, until further Board action; and authorized the Division of
Information Resource Management to secure such telecommunications
services and equipment upon such terms and conditions as are regarded
by it to be appropriate.
08/26/93
115.
Modified the exemption from the requirements of the Consolidated
Procurement Code of printed examination forms used in the
administration of state licensing examinations to read as follows:
electronic and printed examination forms and their administration for State
licensing examinations.
NOTE: See original exemption dated 08/24/82.
03/22/94
116.
Modified an existing exemption to the requirement of the Consolidated
Procurement Code for contracts between state government agencies to
read as follows: In accord with Section 11-35-710 of the Consolidated
Procurement Code, delegated to the Office of General Services the
authority to exempt contracts between state government agencies under
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Section 11-35-4830 and 11-35-4840 for supplies or services, provided a
cost justification is submitted to the Office in advance. The following
types of contracts between state government agencies shall be exempt
from the Consolidated Procurement Code and submission to General
Services is not required: (1) agreements between state government
agencies which are mandated by federal or state laws; and (2) services
agreements between state government agencies for services authorized
by that agency's enabling legislation as its purpose, duty, or mission.
NOTE: See original exemption dated 11/05/84.
03/22/94
117.
In accordance with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted procurements
made by a requesting agency for the purchase of grant-specified and
approved major equipment, subcontracts, and consultants the agency
determines to be essential to the successful completion of the grantfunded project if those procurements are made in accordance with
procedures approved by the Office of General Services on an agency-byagency basis.
05/10/94
118.
Amended an existing exemption to the requirements of the Procurement
Code to read as follows: The procurement of copyrighted educational
films, filmstrips, slides and transparencies, CD ROM documents, data
bases, computer assisted instructional materials, interactive video
programs and other related materials made available by information
technology that can only be obtained from the company providing the
information or service.
NOTE: See original exemption dated 04/27/82.
05/10/94
119.
Granted an exemption to the Procurement Code, until June 30, 1995, to
allow the procurement of all environmental remediation contracts from
purchasing policies and procedures, provided these environmental
remediation contracts will be procured under the authority of and in
accordance with procedures established by the State Engineer's Office.
08/24/94
120.
Exempted the contract for an automated child welfare system from the
purchasing policies and procedures of the Procurement Code, provided
the procedures outlined in the DSS Automated Child Welfare System
Background and Requested Action document are followed.
08/24/94
121.
Exempted the excess ITFS capacity transactions between Greenville
Technical College and Prescient Telecommunications International and
between Trident Technical College and Wireless Low Country Cable
Management Corporation from purchasing the equipment involved
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through the respective chief procurement officer's area of responsibility
and from the purchasing procedures of the Procurement Code; and,
pursuant to Code Section 1-11-420, approved the contract thereon,
subject to the coordination of the Information Technology Planning Office
and the advice, assistance and approval of the Office of Information
Resources.
11/03/94
122.
Approved the Jobs-Economic Development Authority procurement
policies, thereby exemption JEDA from the requirements of the
Procurement Code except for Code Sections 11-/35-5120 through 11-355270, inclusive;
11/03/94
123.
Granted an exemption from the requirements of the Procurement Code
for the Health and Human Services Finance Commission contracts for the
Medicaid Claims Control System and the Medicaid Insurance Verification
Services, until such time as the State is certain as to the full schedule and
impact of the Palmetto Health Initiative, or no later than December 31,
1995.
01/10/95
124.
Exempted the Department of Health and Environmental Control form the
requirements of the Consolidated Procurement Code for all contracts for
home health services, on the condition that a written certification that this
exemption will not adversely affect the medicaid reform waivers is
received from the Health and Human Services Finance Commission;
1/12/95
125.
The purchase of goods, products, and services by state offices,
departments, institutions, agencies, boards, and commissions or the
political subdivisions of this State from the South Carolina Department of
Corrections, Division of Prison Industries.
3/28/95
126.
Exempted Trident Technical College from surplus property procedures
and approved the sale of 2.293+ acres of surplus College property off
Rivers Drive in Charleston County to the adjacent land owner, with
proceeds of the sale to be deposited in the capital improvement account
of the local area commission as provided in Code Section 59-53-53.
10/24/95
127.
In accord with Code Section 11-35-710, exempted environmental
remediation projects from the purchasing policies and procedures of the
Procurement Code, provided that these contracts will be procured under
the authority of and in accordance with procedures established by the
Office of State Engineer with the work effort to be monitored by the State
Engineer.
11/14/95
128.
Under authority of Section 11-35-710 of Code, granted an extension to
the exemption granted November 3, 1994, for the current Medicaid
Insurance Verification Services contract from the Consolidated
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As of June 21, 2000
Procurement Code until a succeeding contract is awarded and
implemented.
11/14/95
129.
Increased the lease procurement exemption from $10,000 to $25,000 for
college and universities, and directed staff to report on the impact of the
change within twelve months.
03/05/96
130.
Granted an exemption from the leasing procedures for the leasing of
Clemson University PSA lands provided that the leasing be done in
accordance with procedures to be approved by the Office of General
Services.
11/04/97
131.
Granted an exemption from the Consolidated Procurement Code to allow
the Office of General Services the authority to identify high volume
procurement items such as office supplies, office equipment, information
technology products, vehicles, petroleum products and pharmaceutical
products that are used in the operation and the administration of state
government which are suited for pursuant to multi-state cooperative
agreements and to enter into those agreements using procurement
procedures appropriate for each transaction and agreeable to the
participating states in those instances in which clear cost savings can be
realized.
06/18/98
132.
Granted an exemption for the Department of Health and Human Services,
in coordination with other appropriate agencies and organizations, for the
development of a coordinated system of services, as required by Proviso
72.58, which provides for a continuum of long term care services for
elderly individuals and their families through the distribution of applicable
funds to Area Agencies on Aging.
02/09/99
133.
Amended the July 13, 1992, exemption for legal services pursuant to
Section 11-35-710 of the Code to exempt attorneys approved by the
Budget and Control Board.
04/11/00
134
06/21/00
135
Approved an exemption from the Consolidated Procurement Code for the
State Forestry Commission to procure fire equipment and related supply
items from the Wildlife Protection Equipment and Supplies Catalog and
subsequent editions through the Cooperative Fire Program of the U.S.
Forestry Service.
Under the authority of Section 11-35-710 of the Consolidated
Procurement Code, granted an exemption to allow all state law
enforcement programs to procure law enforcement equipment and
supplies for counter drug activities through Federal procurement channels
under the United States Government’s State and Local Law Enforcement
Equipment Procurement Program created by the National Defense
Authorization Act of 1994 provided, however, that the law enforcement
agency must certify that the prices paid under this program are
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As of June 21, 2000
advantageous to the State.
16
Consolidated Procurement Code
Master List of Exemptions Granted
As of June 21, 2000
NOTES
1.
For the exemption to apply to these categories, the individual or firm involved
must be licensed to perform the specific professional services, must provide that
specific service to the requesting governmental body, and the contractual
relationship created by the individual or firm and the governmental body cannot
be an employer/employee relationship which would be governed by State
Personnel Rules and Regulations; and categories 29, 30, and 39 must be
considered independent contractors.
2.
The Arts Commission maintains lists of approved artists including painters,
sculptors, poets, playwrites, theater groups, craftsmen, etc. which are available
to governmental bodies. This exemption includes procurements of these
services by all governmental bodies if approved by the Arts Commission.
04/26/83
3.
The Board clarified that exemptions granted to date are exemptions from the
competitive bid procedure only and that all other aspects of the Code,
specifically, the disposition of property procedure and the reporting procedures,
must be complied with.
05/27/86
4.
Clarified the exemption for invoices for gas and electricity, water and sewer
services provided by public utilities subject to rate regulation by the Public
Service Commission to exclude late payment charges under Section 11-35-45
effective July 1, 1986 thereby allowing public utilities to assess late payment
charges under their respective tariffs as approved by the South Carolina Public
Service Commission.
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As of June 21, 2000
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Voight Shealy
Mike Thomas
Ron Moore
Mike Spicer
Lynn Bone
Jimmy Culbreath
Ron Cathey
Vic Traywick
Susan Long
FROM:
Larry G. Sorrell, Manager
Audit and Certification
DATE:
June 23, 2000
SUBJECT:
Active Alphabetical Listing of Certified Agencies
The Budget and Control Board certified the following agencies on June 21, 2000.
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism - Goods & Services - $25,000; Information
Technology - $25,000; Consultant Services - $25,000; Construction Contract Award $100,000; Construction Contract Change Order - $25,000 per change order; and
Architect/Engineering Contract Amendment - $15,000; Trident Technical College - Goods &
Services (local funds only) - $100,000; Information Technology (local funds only) - $100,000;
Consultant Services (local funds only) - $75,000; Construction Services (local funds only) $25,000; Construction Contract Change Order (local funds only) - $25,000, per change order;
and Architect/Engineering Contract Amendment (local funds only) - $5,000 per amendment.
Please contact me if you need additional information.
LGS/jl
c: Audit Staff
2
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
AGENCY
CERTIFICATION
DATE
EXPIRATION
DATE
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
211)
ADJUTANT GENERAL
06/18/98
06/18/00
Goods and Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
226)
AIKEN TECHNICAL
COLLEGE
09/14/99
09/14/02
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
202)
ALCOHOL AND OTHER
DRUG ABUSE SERVICES
02/10/98
02/10/01
Goods and Services (Local Funds
Only)
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology Plan (Local Funds
Only)
Goods and Services
Information Technology
Consultant Services
193)
ARTS COMMISSION
07/08/97
07/08/00
Design and Printing Services
Goods and Services
225)
THE CITADEL
09/14/99
09/14/02
Goods and Services
Consultant Services
Information Technology
Construction Contract Award
221)
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
05/11/99
05/11/02
2
Construction Contract Change
Order
Architect/Engineer Contract
Amendment
Goods and Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 10,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per change
order
$ 15,000 per change
order
$200,000 per
commitment
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
AGENCY
CERTIFICATION
DATE
EXPIRATION
DATE
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Consultant Services
Information Technology
Consultant Services
Revenue Generating Mgt.
Services
Construction Contract Award
219)
COASTAL CAROLINA
05/11/99
05/11/02
Construction Contract Change
Order
Architect/Engineer Contract
Amendment
Goods and Services
Consultant Services
Information Technology
Construction Services
216)
COLLEGE OF
CHARLESTON
02/09/99
02/09/02
Goods and Services
Construction Services
Consultant Services
Information Technology
210)
OFFICE OF THE
COMPTROLLER GENERAL
05/12/98
05/12/01
Goods and Services
Information Technology
3
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
$200,000 per
commitment
$200,000 per
commitment
$200,000 per
commitment
$10,000,000 per
commitment
$500,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per commitment
$ 50,000 per commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 10,000 per
commitment
$ 10,000 per
commitment
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
187)
AGENCY
DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
CERTIFICATION
DATE
03/11/97
EXPIRATION
DATE
03/11/00
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Goods and Services
Construction Materials and
Equipment
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology plan
Consultant Services
Construction Services
208)
SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
AND THE BLIND
05/12/98
05/12/01
Goods and Services
Information Technology
Consultant Services
230)
DEPT. OF DISABILITIES
SPECIAL
NEEDS
AND
01/27/00
01/27/03
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Pharmaceutical Services
Goods and Services
Consultant Services
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology Plan
Construction Contract Award
4
Construction Contract Change
Order
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$1,000,000 total annual
contracts
$1,000,000 total annual
contracts
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$250,000 per
commitment
$50,000 per change order
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
214)
AGENCY
EDUCATION, DEPT. OF
CERTIFICATION
DATE
10/13/98
EXPIRATION
DATE
10/13/01
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Architect/Engineer Contract Amendment
$25,000 per change order
Goods and Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per commitment
Information Technology
Consultant Services
227)
EDUCATIONAL
COMMISSION
TELEVISION
11/09/99
11/09/01
Goods and Services
Consultant Services
Information Technology
Construction Contract Award
Construction Contract Change
Order
Architect/Engineering Contract Amend.
199)
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
COMMISSION
12/09/97
12/09/00
189)
FLORENCE-DARLINGTON
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
04/08/97
04/08/00
5
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
Goods and Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per change
order
$ 5,000 per change
order
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Information Technology
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Consultant Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Goods and Services (Local Funds $ 25,000 per
Only)
commitment
Information Technology in
$ 25,000 per
with
the approved Information
accordance
commitment
Technology Plan (Local Funds
Only)
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
230)
AGENCY
FORESTRY COMMISSION
CERTIFICATION
DATE
01/27/00
EXPIRATION
DATE
01/27/03
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Goods and Services
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology Plan
Consultant Services
207)
FRANCIS MARION
UNIVERSITY
04/14/98
04/14/01
Goods and Services
Information Technology
Consultant Services
Construction Services
223)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
& ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROL
08/12/99
08/12/02
Annual Term Contracts for:
Drugs, biological for human use;
Contraceptives,
biochemicals and
and
contraceptives, biochemicals
biochemical
research
biochem
other
management
and device and all
commodities
Annual Term Contracts for
Sundries
hospital and germicides
All other Goods and Services
Information Technology in
accordance with the approved
Information Technology Plan
Consultant Services
224)
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES
09/14/99
09/14/02
6
Service Provider Contracts
Any
Source
Service Provider
Funded
From
Being a
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 10,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$3,000,000 maximum of
contracts
combined
all
$1,700,000 maximum of
all contracts combined
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$2,000,000 per contract,
year.
per Limit four one-year
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
AGENCY
CERTIFICATION
DATE
EXPIRATION
DATE
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Provider of Services Directly to a
client
Consultant Services including
Information Technology
Consultants
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
extension options
$ 150,000 per
commitment
Information Technology
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Goods and Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Goods and Services (Local Funds $ 30,000 per
Only)
commitment
Consultant Services (Local Funds $ 30,000 per
Only)
commitment
Information Technology (Local
$ 30,000 per
Only) Only)
Funds
commitment
220)
HORRY-GEORGETOWN
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
05/11/99
05/11/02
191)
OFFICE OF INSURANCE
SERVICES, INSURANCE
BENEFITS MANAGEMENT
SECTION
05/20/97
05/20/02
Employee Insurance Programs
Unlimited
218)
DEPT. OF JUVENILE
JUSTICE
05/11/99
05/11/02
Goods and Services
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Consultant Services
Information Technology
Construction Services
209)
DEPT. OF LABOR,
LICENSING AND
REGULATION
05/12/98
05/12/01
Goods and Services
Information Technology
Consultant Services
7
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
201)
AGENCY
LANDER UNIVERSITY
CERTIFICATION
DATE
02/10/98
EXPIRATION
DATE
02/10/01
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Goods and Services
Consultant Services
Construction Services
Information Technology in
192)
SOUTH CAROLINA LAW
ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
07/08/97
07/08/00
Goods and Services
Consultant Services
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology Plan
197)
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF
SOUTH CAROLINA
09/16/97
09/16/00
8
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 30,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Chemical/Reagents, Injectables,
$6,000,000 per
Prescription Drugs, Intravenous
commitment
Solutions and Sets and all other
Commodities Defined in the
Management Office (MMO)
Materials
Code Manual under #115Commodity
Research
and #270-Drugs,
Biochemical
ceuticals, Biologicals-Human Use
PharmaInitially Approved by MUSC's Products Evaluation Committee
Medical Supply Items and All
$3,000,000 per
other Commodities in the MMO
commitment
Commodity Code Manual under
Hospital Sundries, including
#475Gas Cylinders and Liquid Oxygen
Linens,
Patient
Use, Initially Approved by
for
MUSC's
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
AGENCY
CERTIFICATION
DATE
EXPIRATION
DATE
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
Products Evaluation Committee
Hospital, Laboratory and Re
Equipment
search
$100,000 per
commitment
All other Goods and Services
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 100,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
Consultant Services
Construction Services
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology Plan
212)
DEPT. OF MENTAL
HEALTH
06/18/98
06/18/01
Underpads, diapers
$1,000,000 total annual
Contracts
contract
Hospital sundries excluding
diapers
underpads,
$200,000 total annual
contracts
Consultant/Contractual Services
196)
MIDLANDS TECHNICAL
COLLEGE
09/16/97
09/16/00
9
$250,000 per
commitment
Goods and Services
$100,000 per
commitment
Information Technology
$ 50,000 per
commitment
Construction Services
$ 50,000 per
commitment
Goods and Services (Local Funds $ 25,000 per
Only)
commitment
Information Technology in
$ 25,000 per
with
the approved Information
accordance
commitment
Technology Plan (Local Funds
Only)
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
203)
AGENCY
NATURAL RESOURCES
CERTIFICATION
DATE
02/10/98
EXPIRATION
DATE
02/10/01
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Consultant Services (Local Funds
Only)
Construction Services to include
change orders for construction
(Local Funds Only)
services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Goods and Services
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitments
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 100,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Consultant Services
Information Technology
Construction Services
194)
PARKS, RECREATION AND
TOURISM
07/08/97
07/08/00
Goods and Services
Construction services
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology Plan
Consultant Services
232)
DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY
01/27/00
01/27/03
Goods and Services
Information Technology in
with
the approved Information
accordance
Technology Plan
Consultant Services
Construction Contract Award
10
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
215)
AGENCY
DEPT. OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
CERTIFICATION
DATE
02/09/99
EXPIRATION
DATE
02/09/02
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Construction Contract Change
Order
Architect/Engineer Contract
Amendment
Service Provider Contracts
Funded from Social Services
Block Grant and Child Welfare
Service Provider Contracts
funded from Federal Title IVService Provider being provider
of services directly to a client
$ 25,000 per change
order
$ 5,000 per change
order
$2,000,000 per contract
with
option to extend
per year,
additional years
Goods and Services
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$100,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
Consultant Services
Information Technology
200)
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
UNIVERSITY
02/10/98
02/10/01
Goods and Services
Consultant Services
Information Technology
204)
DEPT. OF REVENUE
02/10/98
02/10/01
Goods and Services
Printing Services
217)
DEPT. OF
TRANSPORTATION
03/09/99
03/09/02
Goods and Services
Information Technology
Consultant Services
11
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
AGENCY
CERTIFICATION
DATE
EXPIRATION
DATE
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
Prefabricated Concrete Bridge
Spans
Construction Services
195)
TRIDENT TECHNICAL
COLLEGE
07/08/97
07/08/00
228)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH
CAROLINA
11/09/99
11/09/02
206)
VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION
04/14/98
04/14/00
12
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
$250,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
Aggregate
$250,000 per
commitment
Goods and Services (Local Funds $ 75,000 per
Only)
commitment
Consultant Services (Local Funds $ 50,000 per
Only)
commitment
Information Technology in
$ 75,000 per
with
the approved Information
accordance
commitment
Technology Plan (Local Funds
Only)
Construction Services (Local
$ 25,000 per
Funds Only)
commitment
Goods and Services
$200,000 per
commitment
Consultants
$200,000 per
commitment
Information Technology
$200,000 per
commitment
Construction Contract Award
$500,000 per
commitment
Construction Contract Change Order
$250,000 per change
order
Architect/Engineer Contract
$100,000 per
Amend.
commitment
Revenue Generating Services
$15,000,000 per
Management
commitment
Goods and Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Consultant Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
ACTIVE ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF CERTIFIED AGENCIES AS OF June 23, 2000
CERTIFICATION
NO.
AGENCY
CERTIFICATION
DATE
EXPIRATION
DATE
PROCUREMENT AREA/
COMMODITY CLASS
AMOUNT PER
COMMITMENT/CONTRACT
Information Technology
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Case Services Funds
$ 25,000 per
commitment
Construction Service change
$ 15,000 per
contracts
orders to previously approved by commitment
State Engineer’s Office
the
229)
WIL LOU GRAY
OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
11/09/99
11/09/02
Goods and Services
$ 25,000 per
commitment
213)
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
08/11/98
08/11/01
Goods and Services
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
$ 25,000 per
commitment
$ 50,000 per
commitment
Information Technology
Construction Services
Consultant Services
13
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