S.C. Code Regs. 19-410.8 - Fair and Equitable Distribution
A. The State Agency shall provide for a fair
and equitable distribution of available surplus property to the eligible donees
in the State based upon their relative need and resources and their ability to
utilize the property in their program.
(1)
Need. In determining relative needs of eligible entities, the following
factors, among others, will be considered:
(a) Expression of interest by the eligible
donee for specific items of property.
(b) Justification of expressed needs defining
proposed purposes for use of property.
(c) Indication of whether the needs are
continuing or temporary.
(d) Nature
of requested items--whether common use and readily available items or more
specialized and not readily obtainable.
(e) Record of previous donations of similar
or like items to the donee.
(f)
Past performance in prompt pick-up and utilization of property, including
prompt payment of service charges.
(g) Location of property in relation to the
requesting donee.
(h) Extraordinary
needs created by disasters such as storms, floods, fires, etc.
(i) Population to be served by property
requested.
(2)
Resources. The following factors will be evaluated in establishing relative
resources of eligible donees who have expressed specific needs:
(a) Availability of funds--whether
tax-appropriated funds, Federal or State grants, tuition or charges for
services, donations or contributions, or other sources.
(b) Assessment of financial ability including
data pertaining to inability to purchase from other sources, relative income
and economic conditions, and other appropriate data.
(3) Utilization. In determining utilization
capability for property needs expressed, the following factors, among others,
will be considered:
(a) Statement of
utilization potential for requested property.
(b) Area in square miles to be served by
requested property.
(c) Plans for
continued or temporary use of property.
(d) Capability for repair and maintenance of
property.
B.
The State Agency shall review information submitted by the donee at the time of
his certification of eligibility, or at other times, to establish priorities to
ensure fair and equitable distribution in accordance with the donee's relative
need, resources and ability to utilize the desired property.
C. The State Agency shall establish and
maintain a want list for items of property that are not generally available in
the distribution center and allocate this property, when it becomes available,
in accordance with the requesting donees' relative need, resources and ability
to utilize the desired property.
D.
The State Agency will authorize, insofar as practical, direct pick-up or
shipment of available property for the donee for a reduced service charge as
provided in Part V of the plan. The State Agency will provide the recipient
with a letter authorizing release of the property directly to the donee. The
State Agency shall, insofar as practicable, select property requested by an
eligible donee within the State.
E.
The State Agency shall recommend to General Services Administration the
certification of donee screeners, as are qualified and needed, in accordance
with FPMR 101-44.116.
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