Emergency Procurement for Replacement of Hot Water Boiler at SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

This emergency procurement was issued by the South Carolina Department of Administration to replace a catastrophically failed commercial hot‑water boiler in the residence hall of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (GSAH). The state inspector issued a permanent Red Lock Out/Tag Out order, mandating immediate removal of the existing unit. The contract, valued at $99,995, awards MCCARTER MECHANICAL INC the sole responsibility to supply, install, and certify a new boiler system that meets code‑compliant safety and performance standards, ensuring continuous hot‑water service for students. • Emergency, sole‑source award under S.C. Code Ann. §11‑35‑1570. • Scope includes removal of the failed boiler, installation of a new commercial‑grade unit, testing, and commissioning. • Contract amount $99,995; vendor is MCCARTER MECHANICAL INC; procurement manager is Shawnta Hutcherson (admin.sc.gov).