Boots for scdps

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for the procurement of uniform boots for its personnel. The solicitation, identified as number 5400024709, seeks bids for three distinct lots: Lot 1 includes 180 Rocky Alpha Force Zipper Waterproof Boots (Men's Style #2173), Lot 2 comprises 20 Danner Acadia Boots and 20 Danner Tachyon Boots, and Lot 3 includes 25 each of Lowa Zephyr GTX HI, Lowa Zephyr GTX MID TF, and Lowa Innox Pro GTX MID Boots. All boots must be new, available in black, and match the specified brand names and models exactly, with no substitutions permitted. The procurement requires delivery to the SC Department of Public Safety - Patrol Supply in Columbia, SC within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Key deadlines include February 23, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST for submitting questions, and March 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM EST for bid submission, with an anticipated award notification on March 10, 2023. The contract will have an initial one-year term from April 10, 2023, to April 9, 2028, with four potential automatic one-year renewals.

Vendors must be registered as a South Carolina vendor and may claim applicable preferences, including Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, or U.S. End-Product Preference if meeting statutory requirements. The state will award by lot to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each lot, with estimated quantities serving as annual estimates and no guaranteed purchase volumes. Pricing is fixed for the initial contract term, with potential price increases during renewal terms limited to the Producer Price Index (PPI) and requiring procurement officer approval at least 90 days before contract expiration. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires compliance with drug-free workplace certifications, debarment certifications, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Previous unit prices for the boots range from $61.40 for Rocky Alpha Force Boots to $282.00 for Danner Acadia Boots, providing a reference for potential budget considerations. The state reserves the right to reject any or all offers, cancel the solicitation, and terminate the contract for convenience.