Rep. FRANK proposes the following amendment (LC-5179.DG0002H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 59-101-440(B)(1) and inserting:

 (B)(1) To facilitate efficient emergency responses in institutions of higher learning by public safety agencies in this State, the School Mapping Data Program is established as a statewide initiative within the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Subject to funding, SLED shall contract with a vendor to provide school mapping data for each institution of higher learning in the State. Any contract entered into pursuant to this subsection must be procured in accordance with the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, Title 11, Chapter 35, and must utilize a competitive sealed proposal process. The data must be provided to the institution, local law enforcement agencies, and public safety agencies for use in response to emergencies. For purposes of this section, emergencies include, but are not limited to, any event in which a law enforcement officer, firefighter, rescue squad, emergency medical service provider, public safety telecommunicator, or any other emergency management provider may respond.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 1, Section 59-101-440, by adding a subsection to read:

 (E)(1) SLED shall issue a publicly advertised Request for Proposal (RFP) for services required under this section. The RFP must:
(a) be posted on the State Procurement Services website for not less than thirty calendar days;
(b) include clearly stated evaluation criteria, with cost constituting a substantial component of the evaluation;
(c) prohibit contract terms that create proprietary restrictions preventing future competitive procurement; and
(d) require that all school mapping data generated pursuant to this section remain the property of the State of South Carolina and the participating institution.
  (2) Sole-source procurement may not be utilized for contracts entered into pursuant to this section except as authorized under Section 11-35-1560 and Section 11-35-1570, and any written determination justifying such procurement must be provided to the State Fiscal Accountability Authority and to the Chairmen of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee within five business days.
  (3) No contract entered pursuant to this section may exceed three years in duration, including renewals, without the issuance of a new competitive solicitation.
  (4) SLED shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly detailing expenditures, contract performance, and any contract extensions or renewals made pursuant to this section.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.