Notice Of Intent To Sole Source By South Carolina Rural Water Association for Two WaterStep Water On Wheels (WOW) Cart Mobile Water Treatment Units

The South Carolina Rural Water Association (SCEMD Grant) is issuing a sole‑source notice to procure two WaterStep Water On Wheels (WOW) Cart mobile water‑treatment units. These self‑contained, portable emergency water‑treatment and disinfectant‑generation systems are intended for rapid deployment in disaster and emergency response situations to provide safe drinking water and chlorine disinfectant for water utilities and affected communities. The agency has justified the sole‑source award under South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1560 and wishes to procure the equipment directly from Water Step. This opportunity is relevant for firms that manufacture, supply, or integrate mobile water‑treatment solutions and have experience with emergency response equipment. • Quantity: 2 fully‑equipped WOW Cart units (including chlorine generator, bleach maker, filtration, pump, and mobile frame). • Total contract value: $117,605. • Procurement method: Sole‑source procurement; no competitive bidding required. • Primary point of contact: Nick Rubin, Procurement Manager (email [email protected], phone (864) 617‑3169).