The State of South Carolina, through the Department of Corrections, is soliciting bids for a farm equipment lease. The lease will be for a period of up to three years, with the option to renew. The equipment to be leased includes various farm equipment, which will be used by the Department of Corrections. Bidders must submit their bids by the deadline, and the bid must include all required documents and information. The bid must also acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation. The State of South Carolina reserves the right to reject any bid that does not comply with the requirements of the solicitation. Some key points to consider when evaluating this opportunity include: • The lease period is for up to three years, with the option to renew. • The equipment to be leased includes various farm equipment. • Bidders must submit their bids by the deadline, and the bid must include all required documents and information. • The bid must acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation. • The State of South Carolina reserves the right to reject any bid that does not comply with the requirements of the solicitation. • The solicitation includes a non-appropriation clause, which means that the rental payments are subject to the availability of appropriations. • The solicitation also includes a hold harmless clause, which requires the lessor to indemnify the State of South Carolina against any claims or damages arising from the lease.