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SCIIP grantees will have three options for funding engineering services going forward
Option 1: Local Funds
Pay for all engineering costs with local (non-SCIIP, non-RIA) funds. Procurement procedures will not be reviewed by RIA.
Option 2: RIA State Grant Funds
Pay for some/all engineering costs with RIA state grant funds awarded in conjunction with SCIIP funds (available only to small or... Read more
SC RIA recently published clarification on three common procurement questions for SCIIP and an updated FAQ. A summary follows:
Clarification
Preliminary Engineering
Would an engineering firm that prepares preliminary cost estimates, maps or other information for a project would be prohibited from competing for the final design and project engineering contract? The guidance SC RIA has received is that this would not be allowed if SCIIP funds are used to cover any part of an engineering contract. The relevant federal requirement is found in 2 CFR 200.... Read more
The prevention of motor vehicle accidents is a top priority for SCAC Risk Managers. Preventing a motor vehicle accident can eliminate three types of claims—workers’ compensation, auto liability, and auto property damage. Read more about what the SC County Insurance Trusts are doing to mitigate exposure in the 2022 Summer County Focus magazine.Read more
The Great Resignation’s impact on local government creates unique issues and has many counties rethinking how they operate. Read about the effects of the movement in the Summer 2022 County Focus magazine.Read more