Annual Pricing for Ford Straight Dual Cartridge Check Valve with Expansion Connection Provision and Delivery

Dorchester County, South Carolina is seeking an annual pricing contract for Ford Straight Dual Cartridge Check Valves with Expansion Connections for its Water & Sewer department. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) aims to establish one or more purchase orders for check valves to be used on an as-needed basis, with historical data indicating approximately 230 units were ordered in a 10-month period. The primary delivery location will be 235 Deming Way, Summerville, South Carolina, though other County facilities may require delivery. Vendors must submit electronic quotes via the OpenGov portal, with key deadlines including a question submission deadline of January 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and quote responses due by January 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The contract will run from January 30, 2026, through January 29, 2027, with pricing to be submitted on a per-unit basis and remain firm for the entire contract term. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, compliance with specifications, and being the lowest responsible bidder as verified by the Purchasing Services Manager.

Bidders must comply with specific legal and regulatory requirements, including South Carolina's Drug-Free Workplace Act and Illegal Immigration Act. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $1,000,000, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation as mandated by state law. Vendors must maintain valid business licenses in all relevant jurisdictions. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the County reserves the right to award to one or multiple vendors based on their assessment of the most advantageous proposal. The check valves specified are lead-free brass products manufactured by The Ford Meter Box Company, conforming to AWWA Standard C800 and NSF/ANSI Standards 61 and 372. Though exact budget ranges are not specified, historical ordering suggests a potential annual value of several thousand dollars, with precise procurement quantities subject to operational needs and not guaranteed.