Intent to Award.doc

This is an Intent to Award document issued by the South Carolina Department of Corrections for Solicitation 5400025231 concerning wire collapsible bulk containers. The solicitation was issued on April 27, 2023, with an opening date of May 4, 2023, and posting date of May 11, 2023. The requirement is for a one-time purchase of 100 wire collapsible bulk containers, each with a 4,000 pound load capacity, rectangle shape, 4-way fork entry, and 12,000 pound stacking capacity. The containers feature vented walls, are collapsible with dimensions of 50.5 inches wide by 48 inches long by 36 inches high, include two drop doors, fork pockets, and 3-gauge wire mesh with a 2-inch by 2-inch mesh size. Additional specifications include a 30.3 cubic foot storage capacity, silver color, and operating temperature range of 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

The contract was awarded to Elite Textile Trading LLC, located at 30021 Tomas Street Suite 110, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, with vendor number 7000231805. The evaluated and awarded amount totals $21,100.00, representing a unit price of $211.00 per container. The product is classified under category 56082 for Storage Shelving and Accessories. An equal brand alternative of Zongrunzhong with manufacturer part number SKY5079 was accepted. Ernestine Lott-Duncan served as the buyer, with Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, serving as the Director of Purchasing. Contact information for the awarded vendor is 949-899-0101 and vivian@elitetex.us.