Cameras & supplies

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Department has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for cameras and surveillance equipment supplies. The procurement seeks to establish a supply source for new cameras, recording servers, network video recorders, encoders, and related accessories for the department. The solicitation includes 23 line items with specific quantities, such as 2 Valerus 2U recording servers, 50 Vicon 4MP IP dome cameras, 75 1080P micro-dome IP cameras, 100 video baluns, and various other camera and recording equipment. Sealed bids must be submitted by July 11, 2019, at 10:00 AM to the SCDC Purchasing Department located at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. Questions from offerors must be received five days prior to the opening date, with award notification scheduled for July 16, 2019. All items must be new and delivered within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with penalties for late delivery ranging from 5% to 20% depending on the number of days delayed. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation based on unit prices.

Offerors may claim South Carolina or U.S. end-product preferences and resident vendor preferences in accordance with South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, provided they meet qualifying criteria. Bidders must be registered as a South Carolina vendor and comply with state certifications regarding debarment, drug-free workplace requirements, ethics compliance, and minority business participation reporting. The solicitation includes standard South Carolina procurement terms and conditions governing contract execution, payment, dispute resolution, and termination provisions. Delivery will be made F.O.B. destination with risk of loss borne by the contractor. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive list of equipment suggests a significant procurement value. Notably, the bid was ultimately cancelled prior to award, as indicated in the attached cancellation notice, which prevents any contract execution or vendor selection for this procurement opportunity.