Opt Audit For Buy America - Rebid

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Background The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), Office of Public Transit (OPT), is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide independent Third-Party Buy America Audit Services. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with federal regulations for ADA and transit rolling stock procurements, specifically under 49 CFR Parts 661 and 663, and FTA Circular 4220.1G. The SCDOT OPT administers federal transit funding programs for eligible subrecipients across South Carolina and must conduct a Pre-Award Audit to verify that vehicles purchased with FTA funds meet Buy America requirements. Work Details The contractor will perform the following services: 1. **Pre-Award Buy America Audit**: Conduct audits for rolling stock procurements, including: - Verification of Buy America compliance through manufacturer certification reviews, domestic content calculations, and final assembly location confirmations. - Review of Purchaser’s Requirements certification. - FMVSS compliance verification or documented inapplicability determination. - Price or cost analysis consistent with FTA guidance to support fair-and-reasonable determinations. - Assessment of manufacturer financial capability and preparation of all required pre-award certifications. - Draft audit reports due within 30 days of receiving complete documentation; final reports due within 10 days after SCDOT comments. 2. **Development of Standardized Vehicle Specifications**: Create FTA-compliant technical specifications for various vehicle types including: - ADA Minivan - Purpose-Built ADA Vehicle - 15-Passenger Cutaway - Larger Cutaway Requiring CDL - Low-Floor Small Bus Option - 35-Foot Heavy-Duty Transit Bus Each specification package must include necessary compliance language, certifications, assembly requirements, testing references, and audit documentation requirements. Period of Performance The estimated contract period is from June 24, 2026, to June 25, 2027. Place of Performance Services will be performed remotely but may require on-site support at the South Carolina Department of Transportation Office located at 955 Park Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Bidder Requirements Offerors must have a state vendor number to submit an offer. Registration can be completed at www.procurement.sc.gov. The contractor must comply with all applicable federal regulations and certifications required prior to contract award.