YTC-26-007-YTC Offsite Ground Maintenance-Rebid

Location:	South Carolina
Posted:	Apr 1, 2026
Due:	Apr 15, 2026
Agency:	York Technical College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
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Intent to Bid

Rebid

Solicitation:

Date Issued:

Procurement

Officer:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Mailing Address:

YTC-26-007 – YTC Offsite Grounds

Maintenance

03/19/2026

SUZANNE DESROCHERS

803-327-8010

sdesrochers@yorktech.edu

YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Procurement Office

452 Anderson Road South

Rock Hill SC 29730-7318

DESCRIPTION: YTC Offsite Grounds Maintenance

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): 04/15/2026 11:00:00 AM(See "Deadline For Submission Of Offer" provision)

QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 03/31/2026 12:00:00 PM (See "Questions From Offerors" provision)

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: One (1) Original Hard Copy

CONFERENCE TYPE: N/A

LOCATION:

DATE & TIME:

N/A

(As appropriate, see "Conferences - Pre-Bid/Proposal" & "Site Visit" provisions)

AWARD &

AMENDMENTS

Award will be posted on or before 05/01/2026. The award, this solicitation, any amendments, and any 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 one hundred twenty 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 – PAPER ONLY (MAR. 2015)

PAGE 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)

ORDER ADDRESS (Address to which purchase orders will

be sent) (See "Purchase Orders and "Contract Documents"

clauses)

____Payment Address same as Home Office Address

____Payment Address same as Notice Address

(check only one)

____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 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

Contents

Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

I. SCOPE OF SOLICITATION ............................................................................................................................................ 5

ACQUIRE SERVICES (MODIFIED).................................................................................................................................. 5

MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006)..................................................................................... 5

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................... 5

DEFINITIONS, CAPITALIZATION, AND HEADINGS (MODIFIED) ......................................................................... 5

AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION (MODIFIED) ....................................................................................................... 6

AUTHORIZED AGENT (FEB 2015) ................................................................................................................................... 6

AWARD NOTIFICATION (MAR 2024) ............................................................................................................................. 6

BID/PROPOSAL AS OFFER TO CONTRACT (JAN 2004)............................................................................................. 6

BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (JAN 2004) ......................................................................................................................... 6

BID IN ENGLISH and DOLLARS (JAN 2004) .................................................................................................................. 6

CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (MAR 2024) .......................................................... 6

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2004) ........ 7

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) ................................................................................................ 8

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE CERTIFICATION (JAN 2004) ........................................................................................ 8

DUTY TO INQUIRE (FEB 2015) ......................................................................................................................................... 8

ETHICS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2008) ................................................................................................................................ 8

MULTIPLE OFFERS (MAR 2024)...................................................................................................................................... 8

OMIT TAXES FROM PRICE (JAN 2004).......................................................................................................................... 8

PRICING (MAR 2024) .......................................................................................................................................................... 8

OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION (JUN 2015).............................................................................................................. 9

PROTESTS (MAY 2024) ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS AND DONATIONS (FEB 2015).......................................................................... 9

PUBLIC OPENING (JAN 2004)........................................................................................................................................... 9

QUESTIONS FROM OFFERORS (MODIFIED) .............................................................................................................. 9

REJECTION/CANCELLATION (JAN 2004)..................................................................................................................... 9

RESPONSIVENESS (MAR 2024) ........................................................................................................................................ 9

SIGNING YOUR OFFER (JAN 2004) ............................................................................................................................... 10

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) ........................................................................ 11

VENDOR REGISTRATION MANDATORY (MAY 2024)............................................................................................. 11

WITHDRAWAL OR CORRECTION OF OFFER (JAN 2004)...................................................................................... 11

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- B. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 12

MAIL PICKUP (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................................................ 12

OFFERING BY ITEM (MODIFIED)................................................................................................................................. 12

PROTEST - CPO - MMO ADDRESS (MAR 2024):......................................................................................................... 12

UNIT PRICES REQUIRED (JAN 2006)............................................................................................................................ 12

III. SCOPE OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 12

SEE BIDDING SCHEDULE ............................................................................................................................................... 16

DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE LOCATION -- SPECIFIED (JAN 2006)...................................................................... 16

IV. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT .................................................................................................... 16

INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS TO SUBMIT -- GENERAL (MAR 2015) ............................................................ 16

V. QUALIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 16

QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFEROR (MAR 2015)............................................................................................................ 16

QUALIFICATIONS -- REQUIRED INFORMATION (MODIFIED)............................................................................ 17

QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY (MODIFIED): ............................................. 17

SUBCONTRACTOR -- IDENTIFICATION (FEB 2015) ................................................................................................ 17

VI. AWARD CRITERIA ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

AWARD CRITERIA -- BIDS (JAN 2006) ......................................................................................................................... 17

AWARD TO ONE OFFEROR (JAN 2006) ....................................................................................................................... 17

CALCULATING THE LOW BID...................................................................................................................................... 17

COMPETITION FROM PUBLIC ENTITIES (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................. 18

UNIT PRICE GOVERNS (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................... 18

VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- A. GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 18

ASSIGNMENT, NOVATION, AND CHANGE OF NAME, IDENTITY, OR STRUCTURE (FEB 2015) ................. 18

BANKRUPTCY - GENERAL (FEB 2015) ........................................................................................................................ 18

CHOICE-OF-LAW (JAN 2006).......................................................................................................................................... 18

CONTRACT AWARDED PURSUANT TO CODE (MAR 2024) ................................................................................... 18

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS & ORDER OF PRECEDENCE (MAY 2024).................................................................. 18

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2006)...................................................................................................... 19

DISPUTES (MAY 2024) ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................... 19

FALSE CLAIMS (JAN 2006).............................................................................................................................................. 19

FIXED PRICING REQUIRED (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................................... 19

NO INDEMNITY OR DEFENSE (FEB 2015)................................................................................................................... 19

NOTICE (MAY 2024) .......................................................................................................................................................... 19

OPEN TRADE (JUN 2015) ................................................................................................................................................. 20

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (JUL 2023)..................................................................................... 20

PAYMENT & INTEREST (MODIFIED) .......................................................................................................................... 20

PUBLICITY (JAN 2006) ..................................................................................................................................................... 20

PURCHASE ORDERS (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................................................... 20

SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................... 20

TAXES (JAN 2006) .............................................................................................................................................................. 20

TERMINATION DUE TO UNAVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (JAN 2006) ..................................................................... 21

THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................... 21

WAIVER (JAN 2006)........................................................................................................................................................... 21

VII. TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- B. SPECIAL ........................................................................................................... 21

BANKRUPTCY – GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (FEB 2015)................................................................................ 21

CHANGES (JAN 2006)........................................................................................................................................................ 21

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS (JAN 2006) ....................................................................................................................... 22

CONFERENCE -- PRE-PERFORMANCE (JAN 2006) .................................................................................................. 22

CONTRACT LIMITATIONS (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................ 22

CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE - GENERAL (FEB 2015) ...................................................................... 22

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2006) ..................................................................................................................... 23

CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATION -- GENERAL (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................ 23

DEFAULT (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

ESTIMATED QUANTITY - PURCHASES FROM OTHER SOURCES (JAN 2006):.................................................. 24

ESTIMATED QUANTITY -- UNKNOWN (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................... 24

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (NOV 2008).......................................................................................................................... 24

INDEMNIFICATION-THIRD PARTY CLAIMS - GENERAL (NOV 2011)................................................................ 24

LICENSES AND PERMITS (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................................... 24

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY – SINGLE AGENCY (APR 2024) ................................................................................ 24

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS (JAN 2006) ................................................................................................................................ 25

PRICE ADJUSTMENT - LIMITED -- AFTER INITIAL TERM ONLY (JAN 2006).................................................. 25

PRICE ADJUSTMENTS – LIMITED BY CPI “ALL ITEMS” (JAN 2006).................................................................. 25

PRICING DATA – AUDIT – INSPECTION (JAN 2006)................................................................................................. 25

RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES (JAN 2006) ........................................................................................................... 26

RESTRICTIONS ON PRESENTING TERMS OF USE OR OFFERING ADDITIONAL SERVICES (FEB 2015). 26

SERVICE PROVIDER SECURITY REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015) ........................................................................ 26

TERM OF CONTRACT -- EFFECTIVE DATE / INITIAL CONTRACT PERIOD (JAN 2006) ............................... 26

TERM OF CONTRACT -- OPTION TO RENEW (MODIFIED) .................................................................................. 26

TERM OF CONTRACT -- TERMINATION BY CONTRACTOR (JAN 2006) ........................................................... 26

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY / INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACTS

(JAN 2006) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26

TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE (JAN 2006) ...................................................................................................... 26

VIII. BIDDING SCHEDULE / PRICE-BUSINESS PROPOSAL ................................................................................... 27

BIDDING SCHEDULE (NOV 2007) .................................................................................................................................. 28

PRICE PROPOSAL (MODIFIED) .................................................................................................................................... 28

IX. ATTACHMENTS TO SOLICITATION ..................................................................................................................... 29

NONRESIDENT TAXPAYER REGISTRATION AFFIDAVIT INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING .......................... 30

BIDDER’S CHECKLIST .................................................................................................................................................... 31

OPEN TRADE REPRESENTATION ................................................................................................................................ 32

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................................................ 33

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 is soliciting an Invitation for Bid for Offsite Grounds Maintenance for York Technical College’s

six (6) locations. The specifications in this solicitation cover provisions for complete and efficient grounds maintenance

services.

MAXIMUM CONTRACT PERIOD - ESTIMATED (JAN 2006)

Start date: 05/01/2026 End date: 04/30/2031. 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".

The five (5) year maximum contract period consists of an initial one (1) year plus four (4) additional one (1) year renewal

options.

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.

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