AWARD.doc

This is a Statement of Award document from the South Carolina Department of Corrections for a Security Supplies solicitation (Number 5400025210), awarded to Dana Safety Supply of Tampa, Florida. The procurement involved seven line items of security equipment, including handcuff tacos, pistol and rifle tacos, extended pistol tacos, multi-access communication tacos, operator belts, and a twin filter port mask. The solicitation was issued on 04/02/2025, opened on 04/10/2025, and posted for award on 04/18/2025. The total awarded amount is $20,757.20, with quantities ranging from 52 to 104 units per line item, and unit prices varying from $27.00 to $140.25.

The award was made to Dana Safety Supply, with vendor number 7000294366, and includes specific High Speed brand equipment in Coyote Brown color, designed to fit 1.75" and 2" belts. The procurement was managed by Procurement Officer Chad Byrd and Interim Procurement Director Myrtle K. deWerdt. The equipment appears to be specialized security and tactical gear, likely for use by correctional officers or law enforcement personnel. No additional information is provided about set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise provisions, or contract renewal options. The procurement process seems to have been a straightforward competitive solicitation resulting in a direct award based on the submitted bid.