Avery Dennison Printer

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a one-time purchase of a specific Avery Dennison TrafficJet Xpress Printer, with Solicitation Number 5400028147. This is a brand name specification procurement that does not allow alternative products. The printer will be delivered to the SCDOT Sign Shop located at 8238 Gray Fox Blvd., Columbia, SC 29223, within 30 days of the purchase order receipt. The bid is due on 03/26/2025 at 2:30 P.M., with the award to be posted on 03/28/2025, and the contract period estimated to run from 04/01/2025 to 06/30/2025. Bidders are required to submit their proposal online through the South Carolina procurement website, with one copy of the submission required. The solicitation includes provisions for potential preferences for US and South Carolina end products, mandating that bidders specify if they are claiming such preferences. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and all questions must be submitted according to the solicitation's specific guidelines.

The procurement appears to have standard state-level vendor participation requirements, including mandatory vendor registration and compliance with South Carolina tax regulations. Bidders must provide certifications regarding conflicts of interest and appropriate business practices. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, standard state procurement regulations likely apply. The procurement is funded through the state's governmental budget, with the SCDOT as the primary using governmental unit. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the provided documentation, though the procurement is for a single printer. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state regulations and requires bidders to adhere to various administrative and procedural standards. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation to ensure full compliance with the state's procurement requirements.