Emergency Procurement – East Energy Cooling Tower Repairs

This contract represents an emergency procurement by the University of South Carolina for the repair of an East Energy cooling tower whose fan has disintegrated. The university awarded the work to Towers Inc. for a total amount of $98,943. The procurement was executed under South Carolina emergency procurement statutes, bypassing competitive bidding due to the urgent nature of the repair. The contract includes a single vendor award, with the university’s procurement manager serving as the primary point of contact. • Scope of work: repair and restoration of cooling tower fan components. • Contract value: $98,943 (fixed‑price). • Procurement method: emergency sole‑source award (no competition). • Contact: Johanne Sullivan, University of South Carolina (phone (803) 777‑1015, email [email protected]).