AWARD.doc

The AWARD.doc is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) for chemical procurement across four correctional institutions: Lieber, MacDougall, Tyger River, and Wateree River. The solicitation seeks specific chemical products including 12.5% sodium hypochlorite in 55-gallon drums, hydrated lime in 50-pound bags, and Accu-tabs (calcium hypochlorite tablets). The bid was released on 06/11/2025, with offers due by 07/01/2025 at 10:00 am ET and an anticipated award date of 07/10/2025. The contract is structured into four lots corresponding to the different correctional institutions, with specific quantity requirements for each location. The initial contract term is one year, with four one-year renewal options, resulting in a maximum contract life of five years.

Vendors must submit unit prices and can be evaluated based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Delivery specifications require a 10-business day delivery time for all chemicals, with vendors responsible for unloading at the institutions without institutional personnel assistance. The solicitation allows vendors to claim various preferences, including South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference and SC/US End-Product Preference. Potential price adjustments during renewal terms are limited by the Producer Price Index. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid process appears open to competitive vendors who can meet the specified requirements. Vendors must be capable of providing exact chemical specifications for each correctional institution, with precise delivery capabilities and the ability to meet stringent unloading requirements.