Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Ship Repair Services

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism issued a notice of intent to sole‑source a contract for ship repair services to Dow Woodworks. The agency justified the sole‑source award by citing Dow Woodworks as the only local shipwright equipped with the specialized tools and expertise needed to repair square‑sail‑rigged vessels at the state shipyard. The contract value is $34,800, and the vendor will provide on‑site repair assistance during haul‑out operations without requiring lodging. This procurement bypasses competitive bidding under SC Code §11‑35‑1560. • Scope: Repair of square‑rigged ships, including on‑site assistance during haul‑out. • Vendor: Dow Woodworks – the sole qualified local shipwright. • Value: $34,800 fixed‑price contract, single‑award, sole source.