- The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of a new 80-ton Daikin chiller, solicitation number 5400026129. The solicitation was released on October 30, 2023, with offers due by November 9, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and award notification scheduled for November 15, 2023. The chiller must meet specific technical requirements, including a 460-volt, three-phase power configuration, 80 tons of cooling capacity at AHRI conditions, and...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued solicitation 5400027617 for a one-time procurement of specialized water heating equipment for Kirkland Correctional Institution. The procurement specifically seeks a RECO HX2 Model# V-06030-SS-CU-SW-M Steam Fired Water Heater, one Skidmore Condensate Return Unit with a 21-gallon cast iron receiver and duplex pumps, and two Taco Manual Balance Valves. The solicitation requires all items to be new, with mandatory submission of...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400025913) for the procurement of specific refrigeration equipment for its facilities located in Columbia, South Carolina. The procurement involved four distinct line items: four cooler evaporator units (LARKIN/HEATCRAFT LEL0250AS6AMAD0088) with low profile design and 115VAC voltage rated at 20,800 BTU/HR, two freezer condensing units (LARKIN-HEATCRAFT LCH0090LCBCDC0177) featuring 9HP semi-hermetic discus compressors, two solid...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections, Facilities Division, issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Solicitation 5400026134, seeking to procure specific HVAC equipment for its facility located in Richland County. The procurement includes two 4-ton heat pump outdoor condensing units (Model 4TWA4048A3000A) rated at 208-230 volts, 3-phase, 60 hertz, along with two multi-poise 4-way air handlers, two 7.29/9.6 KW heaters, and two external filter racks. Each unit must meet precise technical...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections initiated a procurement solicitation (5400025667) for R404A-24 refrigerant, seeking 40 units of 24-pound cylinders through a competitive bid process. This one-time purchase was structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) targeting industrial refrigerant suppliers, with sealed bids due by August 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch located at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC. The procurement required all items to...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for solicitation number 5400026839, seeking the procurement and installation of a submersible pump system for the MacDougall Correctional Facility in Ridgeville, South Carolina. The specific procurement involves a 4-1/2" Well 1 HP submersible pump constructed of stainless steel, to be paired with a WP-20 bladder tank and large pump house. The comprehensive project scope includes running power and water lines up to...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a solicitation for the procurement of four I-200 IntelliHot water heater units for the Lieber Correctional Institution in Richland County. The water heaters are specified as indoor/outdoor, wall-hung, fully condensing, direct ignition units capable of operating on natural gas or liquid propane. Key technical requirements include a thermal efficiency range of 92-94%, an energy factor of 0.93, minimum flow rates of 0.6 GPM, and 3/4"...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 5400027308 for procuring Trane rooftop HVAC units for its facility located at 4450 Broad River Road in Columbia, SC. The procurement consists of five total units: one 17.5-ton package gas/electric rooftop unit (Model # GCC210A3ELA**07) and four 2.5-ton package gas/electric rooftop units (Model # 4YCC4030*170). All units must be new, direct replacements for existing equipment, and must include...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation, number 5400026176, for a one-time procurement of sheet metal supplies and equipment to be delivered to the Broad River Correctional Institution Sign Shop. The procurement encompasses twelve distinct line items including hot-rolled angles, flat bars, steel sheets in various gauges, piano hinges, schedule 40 pipes, and various fasteners such as bolts, nuts, washers, and hex cap screws. Quantities for...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation on August 28, 2023, for the procurement of specialized self-priming pumps and related equipment for their facilities located in Richland County. The procurement specifically seeks 12 units of 1-1/2" self-priming centrifugal pumps with precise specifications, including 1/2 horsepower, 115/230-volt operation, open drip-proof motors, cast stainless steel construction, and Teflon seals. Additionally,...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for the installation of two rental chiller taps at Kirkland Correctional Institution, located in Columbia, South Carolina. The procurement involves supplying and installing approximately 20 feet of 6-inch steel pipe for chiller water supply and return lines, with connections to existing systems. Specific deliverables include penetrating a block wall, installing two butterfly valves on exterior building flanges, and creating an internal 6-foot steel pipe bypass with a butterfly valve. All work must be completed using American domestic materials, with pipe insulation and installation performed during regular business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Monday through Thursday. Prospective bidders were required to contact Chad Byrd by July 31, 2023, at noon to be added to an approved site visit list for an August 1, 2023, 9:00 a.m. facility walkthrough. Questions were due by August 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., with sealed offers required by August 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The state planned to award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award notification posted on August 15, 2023. The solicitation applied South Carolina and U.S. end-product preferences, with bidders able to claim preferences by certifying eligibility under specific conditions. Resident vendor and resident contractor preferences were available for businesses with an in-state office operated for at least one year and meeting certain staffing requirements. No specific set-asides for small businesses or minority-owned businesses were specified, though bidders could identify minority participation. McCarter Mechanical, Inc. from Spartanburg, South Carolina, was ultimately awarded the contract for $18,957.00, with delivery required within thirty days of purchase order receipt. The contract included standard state terms such as fixed pricing, electronic funds transfer payment, and compliance with South Carolina laws and regulations. The procurement was classified under product category 03113 for chillers, heat exchangers, and receivers, with a one-time buy specification for the installation project at the correctional facility.
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5400025655 Full Bid.rtf | 497KB | Plain Text | 11/18/25 | |
5400025655 Award.doc | 533KB | Document | 11/18/25 |