CALIBRATION VERIFICATION TEST SETS

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for calibration verification test sets for its Medical Division, targeting eight specific test set models including 1100BC, 1200BC, 1300BCC, 1400BC, 501BC, 701BC, 704BC, and 705BCC. The solicitation, numbered 5400020329, was released on September 28, 2020, with a submission deadline of October 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. All items must be new and delivered within thirty days of the purchase order to SCDC-Medical at 4344 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina. Late deliveries will incur progressive penalties, starting at five percent for delays of 1-3 days and escalating for longer periods, with potential open market procurement at the contractor's expense if not delivered. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation based on unit prices and extended prices for each line item. Bidders are required to submit sealed offers in U.S. dollars, excluding sales or use taxes, and must register with the state vendor registration system.

The procurement includes preference provisions under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, which apply on a line-item basis for South Carolina or U.S. end-products and resident vendors maintaining in-state offices with specific inventory or manufacturing capabilities. Bidders must provide certifications regarding debarment, independent price determination, and drug-free workplace compliance. The contract was ultimately awarded to LGC Clinical Diagnostic Business Unit for a total of $2,604.00, with individual line item prices ranging from $144.00 to $761.00. The highest-priced item was the 1100bc test set at $761.00, and a separate shipping and packing charge of $95.00 was included. All items are categorized under product category 17508 (Balances and Accessories). The contract is governed by South Carolina law, with disputes to be resolved through the Chief Procurement Officer or state courts in Richland County. Payment will be made by check mailed to the designated address, with F.O.B. destination terms applying and risk of loss remaining with the contractor until delivery.