Description
The University of South Carolina is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver a turnkey student storage and moving solution that supports residence‑hall move‑out and move‑in each academic year. The contract will be a maximum five‑year agreement (initial one‑year term with four one‑year renewal options) beginning approximately 11/01/2026. The contractor must provide on‑site pickup, secure storage, and delivery of student belongings, handling standard and oversized items, and offer optional services such as off‑campus delivery and insurance. Pricing must be presented per‑box, per‑service, and include a commission structure payable to the university. The solicitation is open to multiple offers, with a non‑mandatory pre‑proposal virtual conference on 09/10/2026. Submissions are due 09/29/2026; questions must be submitted by 09/11/2026.
• Scope: pickup, temporary storage, and return delivery for student belongings.
• Contract length: up to 5 years (1 yr base + 4 yr options).
• Delivery method: online submission preferred; hard‑copy optional.
• Mandatory compliance: single legal entity, signed offer, 90‑day price hold.
• Evaluation: price, service plan, experience, and commission proposal.