County of Beaufort Sealed Solicitation
Title: Beaufort County Ferry Service for Daufuskie Island
Deadline: 10/20/2023 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Status: Awarded
Solicitation Number: RFP 102023
Description: Beaufort County requests proposals from all interested firms, licensed in the State of South Carolina, experienced in Operating a Public Ferry Service.
Pre-Bid Meeting Date: 9/28/2023 2:00 PM
Pre-Bid Meeting Details: This is a virtual meeting. email jessica.snowden@bcgov.net to receive your invite
Documents:
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PLANHOLDERS:
| Date | Company Name |
|---|---|
| 9/20/2023 4:47:52 PM | Signs Unlimited of SC LLC |
| 9/22/2023 10:01:43 AM | PWXPress |
| 9/29/2023 7:01:19 AM | North America Procurement Council Inc., PBC |
| 10/5/2023 9:48:44 AM | Myrick Marine Contracting Corp. |
| 10/5/2023 10:59:29 AM | Turners Marina LLC |
| 10/5/2023 11:24:05 AM | ConstructConnect |
| 10/5/2023 12:31:52 PM | Dodge Data |
| 10/6/2023 4:06:40 AM | AG Ltd |
| 10/9/2023 6:12:56 AM | IMS |
| 10/19/2023 10:45:38 AM | Haig Point |
| 10/20/2023 10:03:03 AM | Poseidon Ferry LLC |
| 1/17/2024 2:57:10 AM | Prumphljoo Inc |
| 1/18/2024 1:20:07 PM | Dolphin Shared MGMT Services |
| 1/18/2024 1:47:53 PM | Core4ce LLC |
| 1/19/2024 11:39:32 AM | Vital Visions Consultants |
| 1/27/2024 10:41:15 PM | RC Peterson Consulting |
| 2/8/2024 4:06:30 AM | Deltek |
Addition 1
Posted: 10/5/2023
Type of Addition: Addendum 1 Daufuskie Island Ferry Services
Documents:
Addition 2
Posted: 1/18/2024
Type of Addition: Award Information
Overview: This contract was awarded to Lowcountry Ferry, LLC.
Amount: $365,000.00
Question 1
Posted: 9/29/2023
Question: Qualified Discount Rider Can you clarify who sets the rates for the QDRs The RFP states that: • The County will set rates for the Qualified Discount Rider and negotiate a rate to be paid to the Contractor. • The Contractor may set the rates charged to the QDR … How often will credentials for QDRs be invalidated? Parking • What is the maximum distance the county will consider for the interim park & ride system? • What is the total number of parking spaces that will be available? • Will the county be charging for parking? o If so, is the Contractor responsible for validating that the parking fees have been paid? Embarkation Site • What is the maximum distance from the current embarkation site that will be considered for the new embarkation site? • What is the plan if the new embarkation site is not available by the start of this contract? • Will boat fuel be available at the embarkation site? • Is it the Contractor’s responsibility to clean the embarkation/debarkation facilities including restrooms? Ferry Schedule and Capacity • Are there guidelines as to the amount of freight that must be accommodated for a singular ride? • Any guidelines as to the size and type of freight that must be transported? • Are there any requirements regarding number of trips/day or departure time? Termination for Convenience: If the county chooses to terminate the contract for convenience, how much lead time would the Contractor be given prior to the termination? • The County may without cause terminate this contract in whole or in part at any time for its convenience. Can the Contractor terminate this contract for convenience?
Response: Please see Addendum 1 which will answer your questions above.
Posted: 10/5/2023
Type of Addition: Addendum 1 Daufuskie Island Ferry Services
Documents:
Posted: 1/18/2024
Type of Addition: Award Information
Overview: This contract was awarded to Lowcountry Ferry, LLC.
Amount: $365,000.00
Posted: 9/29/2023
Question: Qualified Discount Rider Can you clarify who sets the rates for the QDRs The RFP states that: • The County will set rates for the Qualified Discount Rider and negotiate a rate to be paid to the Contractor. • The Contractor may set the rates charged to the QDR … How often will credentials for QDRs be invalidated? Parking • What is the maximum distance the county will consider for the interim park & ride system? • What is the total number of parking spaces that will be available? • Will the county be charging for parking? o If so, is the Contractor responsible for validating that the parking fees have been paid? Embarkation Site • What is the maximum distance from the current embarkation site that will be considered for the new embarkation site? • What is the plan if the new embarkation site is not available by the start of this contract? • Will boat fuel be available at the embarkation site? • Is it the Contractor’s responsibility to clean the embarkation/debarkation facilities including restrooms? Ferry Schedule and Capacity • Are there guidelines as to the amount of freight that must be accommodated for a singular ride? • Any guidelines as to the size and type of freight that must be transported? • Are there any requirements regarding number of trips/day or departure time? Termination for Convenience: If the county chooses to terminate the contract for convenience, how much lead time would the Contractor be given prior to the termination? • The County may without cause terminate this contract in whole or in part at any time for its convenience. Can the Contractor terminate this contract for convenience?
Response: Please see Addendum 1 which will answer your questions above.