Arjo parker bath for PEE DEE center

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is soliciting quotes for a specialized medical bathing system, specifically an ARJO Parker Height-Adjustable Reclining Sit Bath, for the Pee Dee Center located in Florence, SC. The procurement involves acquiring one complete patient bath system (model AL26110-US) with advanced features including an air spa, auto-fill capability, and built-in disinfection system. The Parker Bath is designed to accommodate residents with varying mobility levels, supporting weights up to 463 pounds, and featuring integrated safety mechanisms like emergency stop functionality and scalding protection. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of August 27, 2019, at 3:00 PM, with sealed offers due by September 4, 2019, at 3:00 PM, and award notification scheduled for September 6, 2019. The solicitation requires all items to be new and delivered within thirty days of purchase order receipt to the facility contact, Curtis Amerson, with award to be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The procurement allows for potential vendor preferences, including South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, and U.S. End-Product Preference for qualifying bidders. Vendors must be registered in the state vendor system and submit documentation certifying independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. Offers can be submitted via email to purchasing@ddsn.sc.gov or through sealed paper packages to the SCDDSN Central Office. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, bidders must include all costs in their unit pricing, with the state only paying the extended price plus applicable taxes under F.O.B. Destination terms. Offerors are required to hold their bids open for a minimum of 30 calendar days following the opening date, and the procurement is specific to the Pee Dee Center's needs for enhanced patient bathing capabilities.