Bell & gosset pump parts

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation on October 9, 2020, for the procurement of Bell & Gossett pump parts. The procurement specifically sought nine line items of pump components, including gasket bodies, seal kits, bearings, sleeve kits, volute gaskets, and oil, with a quantity of two units per line item. Bids were required to be submitted by October 16, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., with award notification scheduled for October 19, 2020. All deliveries were to be made to SCDC Facilities Management at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, with a standard delivery period of thirty days after receipt of the purchase order. The evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit prices, with all items required to be new and meet the specified Bell & Gossett manufacturer part numbers. Late delivery penalties were established, ranging from 5% for delays of 1-3 days up to potential vendor debarment for extended delays exceeding 15 days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement was under $10,000, and therefore no preferences were applied. Gateway Supply Company of Columbia, South Carolina was ultimately awarded the contract with a total evaluated amount of $3,636.84, with individual line item prices ranging from $4.09 to $1,047.62 per unit. The most significant cost was associated with the 186828LF Seal Kit at $1,047.62 per unit. Vendors were required to provide standard certifications, including independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. The procurement was managed by Buyer Myrtle deWerdt under the direction of Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, Director of Procurement, with the award posting review period extended to October 26, 2020, to allow for additional review time in compliance with Budget and Control Board Regulations.