Emergency Procurement for Furnishing and Installation of Window Blinds

Berkeley County School District executed an emergency procurement to replace a failed vendor and ensure timely completion of window‑blind installation for a newly constructed school building. The district awarded the $62,664 contract to Integrity Blinds & Shutters, Inc. under the authority of South Carolina Code §11‑35‑1570, citing immediate operational, safety, and instructional needs. • Scope: furnishing and installing window blinds throughout the new school facility. • Vendor: Integrity Blinds & Shutters, Inc., sole award for $62,664. • Rationale: prior vendor terminated due to health issues; emergency timeline required bypassing standard competitive solicitation.