Climate controlled containers RE-bid

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400025371) for the procurement of climate-controlled containers, specifically seeking three 40-foot Grade A containers with precise technical specifications. The containers must be 9 feet 6 inches in height, feature a white exterior, have an insulated interior with closed-cell foam board rated R-21, and include specific amenities such as a secure lockbox, pull handles, 110-volt single-phase electrical service, LED vaportite lights, and an 8,000 BTU AC/heating unit. The bid opening was scheduled for May 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with award notification set for May 23, 2023. Delivery of the containers is required within two weeks of purchase order receipt to the SCDC Facilities located at 4322 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The procurement is a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Bidders must submit sealed offers either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch or via email to bidsubmissions@doc.sc.gov.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does indicate a preference for resident vendors and in-state/US end-products. The contract was ultimately awarded to Carolina Mobile Storage LLC, located in Summerville, South Carolina, with a total evaluated and awarded amount of $37,140.00. This total includes $11,900.00 per climate-controlled container (totaling $35,700.00 for three units) and $480.00 per delivery/roll-off service (totaling $1,440.00 for three deliveries). The procurement falls under Product Category 56001 - Cargo Handling Equipment. Bidders were required to be registered as state vendors and needed to include signed Cover Page and Page Two documents with authorized signatures. All items must be new and meet specified quality standards, with pricing submitted in US dollars and excluding applicable sales or use taxes. The solicitation was managed by Chad Byrd as the buyer, with Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, serving as the Director of Purchasing for the South Carolina Department of Corrections.