South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029631

SCDOT Seeks Buy America Pre-Award Audits and FTA-Compliant Vehicle Specification Development

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is seeking proposals for independent third-party audits and technical specification development to ensure Buy America compliance for transit vehicle procurements. - Government Buyer: - South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Office of Public Transit - SCDOT Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; audits will cover 4-6 vehicle types and manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - Pre-Award Buy America Audit services for rolling stock procurements - Includes compliance verification, purchaser requirements certification, FMVSS compliance, price/cost analysis, financial capability assessment, and FTA-required certifications and reports - Estimated audits for 4-6 vehicle types (e.g., ADA Minivan, Purpose-Built ADA Vehicle, 15-Passenger Cutaway, Larger Cutaway Requiring CDL, Low-Floor Small Bus Option, 35-Foot Heavy-Duty Transit Bus) - Development of standardized, FTA-compliant vehicle specification packages for the above vehicle types - Specifications must include Buy America language, certifications, final assembly requirements, Altoona testing references, FTA clauses, and audit documentation requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal regulations: 49 CFR Parts 661 and 663, FTA Circular 4220.1G - Services must support FTA-funded procurements and ensure all documentation meets federal standards - Offeror must be a single, distinct legal entity - Place of Performance/Delivery: - SCDOT Office of Public Transit, 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201 - SCDOT Procurement Office, P.O. Box 191, Columbia, SC 29202-0191

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the South Carolina Department of Transportation for an OPT audit related to Buy America requirements. The procurement involves conducting an audit to ensure compliance with Buy America provisions. The solicitation is a rebid, indicating a previous attempt to award the contract. Bidders must submit their proposals online by May 7, 2026, and questions are due by April 16, 2025. Award information and amendments will be posted on the South Carolina procurement website.

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