Award Extension.pdf

This Award Extension document pertains to Midlands Technical College, a South Carolina state institution, regarding the procurement of one Direct Jet UV32MP-12 Multi-Purpose LED Inkjet Flatbed Printer with a 3' x 2' flatbed capacity and 12-inch Z-axis print height. The solicitation, issued April 29, 2026, as Invitation for Bid (IFB) 5400029725, encompasses consumable supplies including cyan, magenta, yellow, black, white, and varnish inks in quantities of 2 to 4 liters each, an adhesion promoter, monomer flush, an ADA Braille module, and an EasyCyl attachment for cylindrical printing capabilities, along with freight charges and remote installation and training services. Sealed bids were required by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., submitted through http://www.procurement.sc.gov or by mail to the college's purchasing office, with questions from offerors due by May 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Award was posted on May 18, 2026. No pre-bid conference or site visit was scheduled. The equipment must be new and cannot exceed 4' x 4' in dimension with a 12-inch Z-axis print height, with delivery expected within 30 days of purchase order receipt.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on fixed-price unit pricing and extended prices. South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference and End-Product Preference for South Carolina or United States manufactured goods may apply and must be claimed by line item if applicable, with vendors claiming resident preference required to provide documentation of an in-state office location. All prospective vendors must register with the state vendor registration system prior to submission and provide signed Cover Page and Page Two documentation along with manufacturer's specifications. The procurement requires compliance with South Carolina ethics regulations, debarment certification, drug-free workplace certification, and standard state requirements. The contract will be subject to standard state terms regarding payment by electronic funds transfer, fixed pricing structures, termination for convenience provisions, and dispute resolution in South Carolina courts. No incumbent vendors or budget range has been identified, with award value determined by the lowest compliant bid received.