The Richland County School District One awarded a three‑year courier‑services contract (potentially extendable to five years) to GIO Express Inc. The agreement covers all courier‑type activities required by the district, with work commencing only after a valid purchase order is issued. The intent‑to‑award was posted in May 2022, and the award became effective June 10, 2022. The contract is valued at $274,350 for the full five‑year maximum term, providing a modest, steady revenue stream for a logistics provider.
• Scope: Pure courier and express‑delivery services for a public‑school district in Columbia, SC.
• Duration: Initial term July 1 2022 – June 30 2025, with a possible two‑year extension to June 30 2027.
• Value: $274,350 total (potential five‑year value), roughly $54,870 per year.
• Procurement: Full and open competition via South Carolina’s SAP portal; intent‑to‑award pending Board approval.
• Vendor: Single‑source award to GIO Express Inc., a New York‑based carrier.