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How to do Business with the State

This guide provides an overview of the State Procurement Code for businesses interested in supplying goods, services, IT, or construction to state agencies. It covers procurement procedures, agency certifications, small purchase procedures, source selection methods, preferences, and protest procedures.

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How to do Business with the State

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  1. How to do Business with the State Procurement Code Basics

  2. Division of Procurement Services

  3. Code applies to acquisition of: • Supplies • Services • Information technology (IT) • Construction Procurement Code

  4. Agencies have authority for purchases up to $50,000 • Agencies may be certified for higher dollar limits AgencyCertification www.procurement.sc.gov Audits

  5. How to find agencies?

  6. Small Purchase Procedures 11-35-1550 Establishes Procedures/Authority up to $100K No Competition Three Written Quotes Advertised Small Purchase

  7. Small Purchase Procedures 11-35-1550 No Competition – Paragraph 2(a) Purchases up to $10,000 • No competitive quotes required • Prices must be “fair & reasonable” • Equitable Distribution among qualified suppliers

  8. Small Purchase Procedures 11-35-1550 Three Written Quotes – Paragraph 2(b) Purchases between $10K and $25K • Written request for written quotes • May advertise in South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) • Lowest responsive & responsible source • Equitable Distribution among qualified suppliers

  9. Small Purchase Procedures 11-35-1550 Advertised Small Purchase - Paragraph 2(c) Purchases between $25K and $100K • Written Solicitation of quotes, bids, or proposals • Advertise in SCBO • Award • Bid – Lowest responsive/responsible • Proposal – Highest ranked

  10. Methods of Source SelectionOver $100,000

  11. Preferences11-35-1524

  12. Preferences11-35-1524

  13. Right to Protest11-35-4210

  14. Protest Procedures11-35-4210

  15. -Questions-Comments-feedback DPS@sfaa.sc.gov

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