5400025995 INTENT.doc

This is a Statement of Intent to Award issued by the South Carolina Department of Corrections for the procurement of 3-compartment styrofoam food trays. The solicitation (5400025995) was issued on October 16, 2023, with bids opening on November 20, 2023. The contract was awarded to DEM Logistics LLC, located in Chapin, South Carolina. The procurement specifies Styrofoam Hinged Trays in white with a 3-compartment design, featuring hinged lids with 2-tab closures, non-absorbent construction, and square dimensions of 9 3/8" x 9" x 3" depth. The awarded quantity is 4,680 cases, with 200 trays per case. The initial contract term runs from December 18, 2023, through December 17, 2024, with potential renewal through December 17, 2028. The intent to award was posted on December 6, 2023, and officially became the award statement on December 15, 2023.

The evaluated and awarded amount is $86,580.00 for the initial contract year, with a unit price of $18.50 per case. The total potential contract amount across the full term, including renewal options, is $432,900.00. The specific brand awarded is DARNEL DU4063101. Elizabeth McWhorter serves as the Buyer, with Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, as Director of Purchasing. Bidders retain the right to protest the award under South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code section 11-35-4210, with protests to be filed with the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office in Columbia.