12 GA 60" X 90" galvannealed sheet metal

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400023890 on August 8, 2022, seeking to procure 250 units of 12-gauge galvannealed sheet metal measuring 60 inches by 90 inches for their Facilities Management division. The procurement specifically requires new materials with no alternate sizing accepted, and all deliveries must be made to SCDC-Facilities Management located at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Offers were to be submitted in sealed packages to the SCDC Purchasing Branch at 4530 Broad River Road or electronically to purchasing@doc.sc.gov, with the RFQ number in the subject line. The submission deadline was set for August 18, 2022, at 10:00 AM, with award notification planned for August 24, 2022, on the www.procurement.sc.gov website. The contract includes a six-week delivery requirement after purchase order receipt, and award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation allows vendors to claim South Carolina end-product preference, United States end-product preference, or South Carolina resident vendor preference if they meet specific statutory requirements outlined in SC Code Section 11-35-1524. Vendor registration with the State of South Carolina is mandatory for submission, and nonresident contractors may be subject to a 2% income tax withholding. The contract will be governed by South Carolina law and includes provisions for termination for convenience or default. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the procurement is structured with fixed pricing requirements and payment via electronic funds transfer within standard state payment terms. The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but does emphasize compliance with state procurement regulations and preferences for South Carolina-based vendors and products.