Locksmith Services

The University of South Carolina - Sumter has issued a solicitation (GS-RFQ-250025-01) seeking qualified contractors to provide locksmith services at selected university sites within South Carolina. The scope involves labor-intensive tasks including the removal, rekeying, and reinstallation of a total of 914 door lock cores in the Close-Hipp Building, with work occurring in phases of 90 cores per session. All door lock cores will be supplied by the university’s locksmith department, while the contractor is responsible for performing the labor, coordinating on-site logistics, and ensuring timely response to service requests. Contractors must hold a valid Locksmith License, be bonded and insured, and must be located within 150 miles of the university. The contract carries a one-year warranty on workmanship and installation. Offers must be submitted electronically or by mail no later than August 2, 2024, 11:00 AM, and must comply fully with solicitation instructions, as any additional terms or exceptions in proposals will lead to disqualification. Preference is given to in-state vendors in accordance with South Carolina procurement regulations. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring bidders to meet all responsiveness and responsibility criteria, including licensing, insurance, and proximity requirements. The contract incorporates standard terms and conditions including organizational conflict of interest disclosures, payment provisions, termination clauses, and insurance requirements. Payment will be made electronically, contingent upon delivery and government acceptance. The contractor must maintain compliance with all applicable laws, provide required insurance coverage naming the State as additional insured, and submit certified documentation regarding ethics, minority business participation, and conflict of interest disclosures. Subcontractors exceeding 10% of the contract cost or handling sensitive information must be identified and are subject to evaluation. The solicitation does not specify packaging or shipping conditions, as it pertains exclusively to service delivery on-site at the university. Communication and contract administration will be managed through the designated procurement officer, Brandon Grooms. Detailed instructions for proposal submission, including the requirement for submission of both original and redacted copies, are outlined, with all communications and award notices accessible via the official supplier portal.