Laboratory Equipment Relocation Services Sole Source Contract

The South Carolina Department of Public Health issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for laboratory equipment relocation services. The agency determined that only Agilent Technologies’ certified technicians can move its OEM instruments while preserving manufacturer warranties, calibration standards, and service‑level agreements. The contract value is $171,864 and is justified under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560 as the sole‑source option. • Scope: relocation of specialized laboratory instruments under warranty conditions. • Vendor: Agilent Technologies (sole‑source). • Reason: manufacturer‑certified technicians required; any other vendor would void warranties. • Funding: $171,864. • Procurement: sole‑source, no competitive bidding.