YTC-27-001-Anti-Plagarism Service

Solicitation: YTC-27-001 - Anti-plagiarism Service
Date Issued: 05/05/2026
Procurement SUZANNE DESROCHERS
Officer: 803-327-8010
Request for Proposal
Phone: sdesrochers@yorktech.edu
E-Mail Address: YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Mailing Address: Procurement Office
452 Anderson Road South
Rock Hill SC 29730-7318
DESCRIPTION: Anti-plagiarism Service
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: York Technical College
The Term "Offer" Means Your "Bid" or "Proposal". Your offer must be submitted in a sealed package. Solicitation Number & Opening
Date must appear on package exterior. See "Submitting Your Paper Offer or Modification" provision.
SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 06/04/2026 14:00:00 (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)
QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 05/20/2026 12:00:00 (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) Original Hard Copy each for Technical & Price Proposals and six (6)
Hard Copies of Technical and Cost Proposals marked "COPY"; One (1)
Digital version of the Technical and Price Proposals on separate USB drives;
and One (1) Digital version(s)of Redacted Technical & Price proposals on
separate USB drives (Original Hardcopy Shall Prevail)
CONFERENCE TYPE: N/A LOCATION: N/A
DATE & TIME:
(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)
AWARD & Award will be posted on or before 08/01/2026. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any related
AMENDMENTS notices will be posted at the following web address: https://www.yorktech.edu/departments/procurement/
You must submit a signed copy of this form with Your Offer. By signing, 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. (See "Signing Your Offer" provision.)
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
or division is not a separate legal entity, i.e., a separate corporation,
(full legal name of business submitting the offer) partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
(Person must be authorized to submit binding offer to contract on 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 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 - PAPER ONLY (MAR. 2015)

PAGE TWO
(Return Page Two with Your Offer)
HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement
office / principal place of business) and contract related notices should be sent.) (See "Notice"
clause)
Area Code - Number - Extension Facsimile
E-mail Address
PAYMENT ADDRESS (Address to which payments will ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will
be sent.) (See "Payment" clause) be sent) (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 Order Address same as Notice Address
(check only one) (check only one)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
Offerors acknowledges receipt of amendments by indicating amendment number and its date of issue. (See "Amendments
to Solicitation" Provision)
Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment Amendment
No. Issue Date No. Issue Date No. Issue Date No. Issue 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 http://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 do not apply.
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) Preferences do not apply.
PAGE TWO (SEP 2009) End of PAGE TWO
2

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................................3
MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006) ......................................................................................6
AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (MODIFIED) ......................................................................................................6
AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015) ..........................................................................................................................7
AWARD NOTIFICATION (MAR 2024) .....................................................................................................................7
BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004) .............................................................................................7
BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004) ...................................................................................................................7
BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004) .............................................................................................................7
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004) ..............................7
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004) ................................8
CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................8
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (JUL 2023) ................................8
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................9
DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004) ............................................................................................9
DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015) ..............................................................................................................................9
ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008) ..........................................................................................................................9
MULTIPLE OFFERS (MAR 2024) ............................................................................................................................9
PRICING (MAR 2024) ...........................................................................................................................................9
OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004) ...................................................................................................................9
OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015) ..........................................................................................................9
PROTESTS (MAY 2024) ....................................................................................................................................... 10
PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015) ........................................................................... 10
PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004) .............................................................................................................................. 10
QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (MODIFIED) ......................................................................................................... 10
REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004) .............................................................................................................. 10
RESPONSIVENESS/IMPROPER OFFERS (JUNE 2015) ............................................................................................. 10
SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004) ...................................................................................................................... 11
STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................................... 11
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BID / PROPOSAL and SUBMITTING CONFIDENTIAL DATA (FEB 2021) ................................. 11
SUBMITTING A PAPER OFFER OR MODIFICATION (MAR 2015) ............................................................................. 12
VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (MAY 2024) ........................................................................................... 12
WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) ........................................................................................ 12
CONTENTS OF OFFER (RFP) (FEB 2015) ............................................................................................................... 12
DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE -- LABELLING (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................. 13
OPENING PROPOSALS -- INFORMATION NOT DIVULGED (FEB 2015) .................................................................... 13
PROTEST - CPO - ITMO ADDRESS (MODIFIED) ..................................................................................................... 13
III. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 13
TECHNICAL SUPPORT -- INCLUDED (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................... 14
IV. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT ............................................................................................... 14
IV. Information for Offerors to Submit ........................................................................................................... 14
INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT - GENERAL (MODIFIED) .................................................................... 14
SERVICE PROVIDER SECURITY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE - REQUIRED (APR 2024) ......................................... 14
INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT - EVALUATION (JAN 2006): ................................................................ 14
V. QUALIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 16
QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFEROR (MAR 2015) ........................................................................................................ 16
QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY (MAR 2015) ............................................................ 16
SUBCONTRACTOR -- IDENTIFICATION (FEB 2015) ................................................................................................ 16
VI. AWARD CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................... 16
AWARD CRITERIA -- PROPOSALS (JAN 2006) ....................................................................................................... 16
AWARD TO ONE OFFEROR (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................ 16
DISCUSSIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS - OPTIONAL (FEB 2015) ................................................................................. 16
3

EVALUATION FACTORS -- PROPOSALS (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................... 17
UNIT PRICE GOVERNS (JAN 2006) ....................................................................................................................... 17
VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- A. GENERAL ............................................................................................... 19
ASSIGNMENT, NOVATION, AND CHANGE OF NAME, IDENTITY, OR STRUCTURE (FEB 2015) .................................. 19
BANKRUPTCY - GENERAL (FEB 2015) .................................................................................................................. 19
CHOICE-OF-LAW (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................... 19
CONTRACT AWARDED PURSUANT TO CODE (MAR 2024) ................................................................................... 19
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (MAY 2024) ..................................................................... 19
DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................. 20
DISPUTES (MAY 2024) ....................................................................................................................................... 20
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................................... 20
FALSE CLAIMS (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................................. 20
FIXED PRICING REQUIRED (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................. 20
NO INDEMNITY OR DEFENSE (FEB 2015) ............................................................................................................. 20
NOTICE (MAY 2024) .......................................................................................................................................... 20
OPEN TRADE (JUN 2015) .................................................................................................................................... 20
ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2023) ....................................................................................... 21
PAYMENT & INTEREST (MODIFIED) .................................................................................................................... 21
PUBLICITY (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................................ 21
PURCHASE ORDERS (JAN 2006) .......................................................................................................................... 21
SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................. 21
TAXES (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................................................. 21
TERMINATION DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (JAN 2006) ........................................................................... 22
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................... 22
WAIVER (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................................... 22
TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- B. SPECIAL .............................................................................................................. 22
BANKRUPTCY - GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (FEB 2015) .................................................................................. 22
CHANGES (JAN 2006) ......................................................................................................................................... 22
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................ 22
CONFERENCE -- PRE-PERFORMANCE (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................. 23
CONTRACT LIMITATIONS (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................. 23
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE - INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY (FEB 2015) ................................ 23
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE - INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY (FEB 2015) .............................. 24
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................... 25
CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION -- GENERAL (JAN 2006) .......................................................................................... 25
DEFAULT (JAN 2006) .......................................................................................................................................... 25
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (NOV 2008) ................................................................................................................... 26
INDEMNIFICATION-THIRD PARTY CLAIMS - GENERAL (NOV 2011) ....................................................................... 26
INDEMNIFICATION - THIRD PARTY CLAIMS - DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (FEB 2015) ...................................... 26
INDEMNIFICATION - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (JAN 2006) .................................................................................. 27
INFORMATION SECURITY - DEFINITIONS (FEB 2015) ............................................................................................ 27
INFORMATION SECURITY - SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2015) .............................................................. 28
INFORMATION SECURITY - LOCATION OF DATA (FEB 2015) ................................................................................. 29
INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE (FEB 2015) ............................................................................................... 29
INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE - STANDARDS (FEB 2015) .......................................................................... 30
LICENSES AND PERMITS (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................... 30
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - SINGLE AGENCY (JAN 2020): ..................................................................................... 30
OFFSHORE CONTRACTING PROHIBITED (FEB 2015) ............................................................................................. 31
OWNERSHIP OF DATA & MATERIALS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................. 31
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (JAN 2006) ....................................................................................................................... 31
PRICE ADJUSTMENT - LIMITED -- AFTER INITIAL TERM ONLY (JAN 2006) .............................................................. 31
PRICE ADJUSTMENTS - LIMITED BY CPI "ALL ITEMS" (JAN 2006) ......................................................................... 31
4

PRICING DATA - AUDIT - INSPECTION (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................... 31
RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................ 32
RESTRICTIONS ON PRESENTING TERMS OF USE OR OFFERING ADDITIONAL SERVICES (FEB 2015) ......................... 32
SERVICE PROVIDER SECURITY REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015) ................................................................................ 32
TERM OF CONTRACT -- EFFECTIVE DATE / INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD (JAN 2006) ................................................ 32
TERM OF CONTRACT -- OPTION TO RENEW (FEB 2021) ....................................................................................... 32
TERM OF CONTRACT -- TERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR (JAN 2006) .................................................................... 32
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................... 32
WARRANTY - ONE YEAR (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................... 33
RECORDS RETENTION & RIGHT TO AUDIT ........................................................................................................... 33
VIII. BIDDING SCHEDULE / PRICE-BUSINESS PROPOSAL PRICE PROPOSAL (MODIFIED) ................................... 33
IX. ATTACHMENTS TO SOLICITATION.............................................................................................................. 35
Attachment A - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 36
Attachment B - SERVICE PROVIDER SECURITY ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE ..................................................... 38
NONRESIDENT TAXPAYER REGISTRATION AFFIDAVIT INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING .............................................. 41
BIDDER'S CHECKLIST .......................................................................................................................................... 42
OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION ......................................................................................................................... 43
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................................................ 44
5

I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION
ACQUIRE SERVICES (MODIFIED)
The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire services complying with the enclosed description and/or specifications and
conditions. The College seeks proposals for a cloud-based anti-plagiarism service. [01-1010-1].
MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006)
Start date: 10/15/2026 End date: 10/14/2031. Dates provided are estimates only. Any resulting contract will begin on the
date specified in the notice of award. See clause entitled "Term of Contract - Effective Date/Initial Contract Period". [01-
1040-1]
The one (1) year maximum contract period consists of an initial one (1) year plus four (4) additional one (1) year
renewal option.
IF YOU QUALIFY YOUR OFFER WITH A STATEMENT LIKE: "THIS IS NOT AN OFFER", YOU MAY BE
DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND ELIMINATED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (MODIFIED)
CLAUSE HEADINGS USED IN THIS SOLICITATION ARE FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE
USED TO CONSTRUE MEANING OR INTENT. EVEN IF NOT CAPITALIZED, THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS
ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL PARTS OF THE SOLICITATION, UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED OTHERWISE.
ADA means Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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(4)]
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.
YTC means York Technical College
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 Term Contract," 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 Term 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.
AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (MODIFIED)
(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: https://yorktech.edu/about/departments-and-offices/administrative-
6

departments/procurement/ (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.
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.
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].
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]
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 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 nonresponsible.
7

(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.
(a) (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]
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 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 nonresponsible.
(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, 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 a
significant 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]
8

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 opening. [R.19-445.2070(G)] [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, regarding
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 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]
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]
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]
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]
9

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 purchasing@yorktech.edu. 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]
PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004)
Offers will be publicly opened at the date/time and at the location identified on the Cover Page, or last Amendment,
whichever is applicable. [02-2A090-1]
QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (MODIFIED)
(a) Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must
request it in writing. 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]
All questions must be submitted in writing and received by the Procurement Officer for this solicitation no later than April 13,
2026 at noon, EST.
Email is the preferred method for submitting questions to the Procurement Officer, Title the "Subject Line" of your email,
"Questions YTC-27-001 - Anti-plagiarism Service". Questions must be submitted in an easily copied format such as MS
Word. Email questions to sdesrochers@yorktech.edu.
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/IMPROPER OFFERS (JUNE 2015)
(a) Bid as Specified. Offers for supplies or services other than those specified will not be considered unless authorized by
the Solicitation.
(b) Multiple Offers. 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 as a separate document. If this solicitation is a Request for Proposals, multiple offers may
be submitted as one document, provided that you clearly differentiate between each offer and you submit a separate cost
proposal for each offer, if applicable.
10