RFI SOLE SOURCE DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is seeking a sole‑source procurement of QuickReef® Defender Reef and Shoreline Habitat Units from Davey Resource Group to support a large‑scale oyster restoration project at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The vendor holds exclusive patents and trademarks for the QuickReef® product, making it the only qualified supplier. The contract is a one‑year term, with a total estimated spend of about $340,560.67, and must be posted for a minimum of five business days before protest periods begin. • Product: QuickReef® Defender Reef and Shoreline Habitat Units (proprietary oyster substrate). • Sole‑source justification: Davey Resource Group is the exclusive licensed supplier of QuickReef®. • Contract period: 26 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2027 (≈1 year). • Funding: Estimated $340,560.67 for FY 2026‑2027. • Delivery location: Beaufort County, SC (site of the restoration work).