16 PANEL DRUG TEST CUP

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400022706 for procuring 16-panel drug test cups for forensic use. The procurement seeks 100 boxes containing 25 cups per box, totaling 2,500 cups with specific panel configurations including AMP500, BAR300, BUP10, BZO300, COC150, EDDP300, ETG500, and others, featuring 3.0mm strips and adulterant testing capabilities. Sealed offers were originally due by February 15, 2022, at 10:00 AM, with award notification initially scheduled for February 18, 2022. Deliverables must be new and shipped within 30 days of purchase order receipt to SCDC-Health Services located at 1400 St. Andrews Terrace Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Procurement Officer Brittany Driggers managed the solicitation, with submission options including mail or email to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch. The state planned to award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, reserving the right to cancel or reject any proposals.

Vendors were required to obtain a South Carolina state vendor number prior to submission and could claim preferences for South Carolina or U.S. end products subject to specific statutory requirements. The solicitation included mandatory certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. Pricing was to be submitted in U.S. dollars with fixed pricing inclusive of all associated costs. Nonresident contractors may be subject to a 2% withholding tax unless exempt under specific conditions. However, the solicitation ultimately resulted in a Statement of Non-Award due to an administrative error, with indications that a new bid would be published at a future date. No specific award value or budget range was explicitly detailed in the documentation. Payment would be processed through electronic funds transfer following acceptance of delivered supplies.