Intent to Bid
Solicitation: YTC-26-014 – UPS Server
Maintenance
Date Issued: March 20, 2026
Procurement Officer: SUZANNE DESROCHERS
Phone: 803-327-8010
E-Mail Address: sdesrochers@yorktech.edu
Mailing Address: YORK TECHNICAL
COLLEGE
PURCHASING OFFICE
452 Anderson Road South
Rock Hill SC 29730-7318
DESCRIPTION: UPS Server Maintenance
USING GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: York Technical College
SUBMIT YOUR SEALED OFFER AT THE FOLLOWING:
MAILING ADDRESS:
YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PURCHASING OFFICE
452 Anderson Road South
Rock Hill SC 29730-7318
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
PURCHASING OFFICE
452 Anderson Road South, Bldg N – Palmetto Room I
Rock Hill SC 29730-7318
SUBMIT OFFER BY (Opening Date/Time): 04/14/2026 13:00 PM (See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)
QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 03/30/2026 12:00:00 (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: 1
CONFERENCE TYPE: N/A
DATE & TIME:
(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit"
provisions)
LOCATION: N/A
AWARD & Award will be posted on or before 04/24/2026. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any
AMENDMENTS related notices will be posted at the following web address: https://yorktech.edu/about/departments-
and-offices/administrative-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
(full legal name of business submitting the offer)
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, 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)
PRINTED NAME
(Register to Obtain S.C. Vendor No. at www.procurement.sc.gov)
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 - ON-LINE ONLY (MAR. 2015)
SAPPAGE TWO
(Return Page Two with Your Offer)
HOME OFFICE ADDRESS (Address for offeror's home
office / principal place of business)
NOTICE ADDRESS (Address to which all procurement
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
be sent.) (See "Payment" clause)
____Payment Address same as Home Office Address
____Payment Address same as Notice Address
(check only one)
ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will
be sent) (See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents"
clauses)
____Order Address same as Home Office Address
____Order Address same as Notice Address
(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
PROMPT PAYMENT
(See "Discount for
Prompt Payment"
clause)
10 Calendar Days (%)
20 Calendar Days (%)
30 Calendar Days (%)
_____Calendar Days
(%)
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 - ADDRESS AND PHONE OF IN-STATE OFFICE: Please provide the address and phone number for
your in-state office in the space provided below. An in-state office is necessary to claim either the Resident Vendor
Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(i)&(ii)) or the Resident Contractor Preference (11-35-1524(C)(1)(iii)). Accordingly, you
must provide this information to qualify for the preference. An in-state office is not required, but can be beneficial, if you
are claiming the Resident Subcontractor Preference (11-35-1524(D)).
____In-State Office Address same as Home Office Address
____In-State Office Address same as Notice Address (check only one).
PAGE TWO (SEP 2009)
End of PAGE TWO
Contents
Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION ............................................................................................................................................ 5
ACQUIRE SERVICES (MODIFIED).................................................................................................................................. 5
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 5
DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (MODIFIED) ......................................................................... 5
AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (MODIFIED) ....................................................................................................... 5
AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015) ................................................................................................................................... 5
AWARD NOTIFICATION (MAR 2024) ............................................................................................................................. 6
BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004)............................................................................................. 6
CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (MAR 2024)........................................................... 6
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004) ........ 6
CODE OF LAWS AVAILABLE (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................................... 7
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR UNFAIR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE (JUL 2023) .......... 7
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................ 7
DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004) ........................................................................................ 7
DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015) ......................................................................................................................................... 8
ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008) ................................................................................................................................ 8
OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004).......................................................................................................................... 8
PRICING (MAR 2024) .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015).............................................................................................................. 8
PROTESTS (MAY 2024) ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015).......................................................................... 8
PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004) ........................................................................................................................................... 9
QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (MODIFIED) .............................................................................................................. 9
REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004)..................................................................................................................... 9
RESPONSIVENESS (MAR 2024) ........................................................................................................................................ 9
SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004) ................................................................................................................................. 9
STATE OFFICE CLOSINGS (JAN 2004) ......................................................................................................................... 10
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR BID / PROPOSAL and SUBMITTING CONFIDENTIAL DATA (FEB 2021) ............... 10
SUBMITTING A PAPER OFFER OR MODIFICATION (MAR 2015) ........................................................................ 10
VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (MAY 2024) ............................................................................................. 11
WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004) ...................................................................................... 11
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- B. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 11
III. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 11
DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE LOCATION -- SPECIFIED (MODIFIED).................................................................. 15
IV. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT .................................................................................................... 15
INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT – GENERAL (MODIFIED):.......................................................... 15
SUBMITTING REDACTED OFFERS (MAR 2015) ........................................................................................................ 15
V. QUALIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 16
QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFEROR (MAR 2015)............................................................................................................ 16
VI. AWARD CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- A. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 16
ASSIGNMENT, NOVATION, AND CHANGE OF NAME, IDENTITY, OR STRUCTURE (FEB 2015) ................. 16
BANKRUPTCY - GENERAL (FEB 2015) ........................................................................................................................ 17
CHOICE-OF-LAW (JAN 2006).......................................................................................................................................... 17
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (MAY 2024).................................................................. 17
DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................... 17
DISPUTES (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................... 18
FALSE CLAIMS (JAN 2006).............................................................................................................................................. 18
FIXED PRICING REQUIRED (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................................... 18
NO INDEMNITY OR DEFENSE (FEB 2015)................................................................................................................... 18
NOTICE (MAY 2024) .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
OPEN TRADE (JUN 2015) ................................................................................................................................................. 18
ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (JUL 2023)..................................................................................... 18
PAYMENT and INTEREST (MODIFIED)....................................................................................................................... 18
PUBLICITY (JAN 2006....................................................................................................................................................... 19
PURCHASE ORDERS (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................................... 19
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SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................... 19
TAXES (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................................................................. 19
TERMINATION DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (JAN 2006) ..................................................................... 19
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................... 19
WAIVER (JAN 2006)........................................................................................................................................................... 19
VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- B. SPECIAL ........................................................................................................... 20
BANKRUPTCY – GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (FEB 2015)................................................................................ 20
CHANGES (JAN 2006)........................................................................................................................................................ 20
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS (JAN 2006) ....................................................................................................................... 20
CONTRACT LIMITATIONS (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................ 20
CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE - GENERAL (FEB 2015) ...................................................................... 20
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2006) ..................................................................................................................... 21
CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION -- GENERAL (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................ 21
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (NOV 2008).......................................................................................................................... 22
INDEMNIFICATION-THIRD PARTY CLAIMS - GENERAL (NOV 2011)................................................................ 22
INDEMNIFICATION - THIRD PARTY CLAIMS - DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION (FEB 2015) ................... 22
LICENSES AND PERMITS (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................... 23
RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................... 23
TERM OF CONTRACT -- EFFECTIVE DATE / INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD (JAN 2006) ............................... 23
TERM OF CONTRACT -- OPTION TO RENEW (FEB 2021) ...................................................................................... 23
TERM OF CONTRACT -- TERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR (JAN 2006) ........................................................... 23
VIII. BIDDING SCHEDULE / PRICE-BUSINESS PROPOSAL ................................................................................... 24
NONRESIDENT TAXPAYER REGISTRATION AFFIDAVIT INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING .......................... 25
ATTACHMENT B ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
BIDDER'S CHECKLIST .................................................................................................................................................... 26
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I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION
ACQUIRE SERVICES (MODIFIED)
ACQUIRE SERVICES & SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT (JAN 2006): The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire services and
supplies or equipment complying with the enclosed description and/or specifications and conditions. [01-1005-1]
York Technical College is requesting quotes for UPS Server Maintenance.
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.
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.
YTC means York Technical College
YOU and YOUR means Offeror.
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-
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
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