- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for barber supplies to support the SCDC Commissary Warehouse. The solicitation seeks seven specific line items: 140 barber cutting capes, 95 neck dusters, 30 clipper guard sets, 55 sanitizing jars, 360 units of clipper oil, 185 neck strips, and 40 clipper cords. All products must be new and meet precise technical specifications, with preferred brands identified for each item or acceptable...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is seeking to procure 250 cases of 19-inch Lash Tab Backpacks, with each case containing 24 backpacks, totaling 6,000 individual units for older students and adults. The preferred brand is Bags in Bulk model 7287 or an equivalent product, with specific design requirements including contrast lash tabs, padded adjustable straps, durable double zippers, and front zipper pockets. The backpacks must be constructed from 600D polyester and available...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued Solicitation 5400026260 for the procurement of 200 suicide blankets, with a specific requirement for Ferguson Safety Products SBL-Blue or an equivalent product. The blankets must measure 56" x 80" and be constructed from 1,000 denier nylon Cordura fabric with specific technical requirements including flame resistance, tear resistance, machine washability, and a five-year guarantee. The bid was posted on...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation 5400026272 for the procurement of lock seals to be used at their Commissary Main Warehouse in Richland County. The solicitation seeks 100 cases of heavy-duty polypropylene lock seals with specific technical requirements, including a 13-point locking device, adjustable straps, and sequential numbering starting at 0300000 with a minimum 7-digit format. The preferred product is the BagGuard Model PS360 or an approved...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for custom classification folders to support inmate records management. The procurement seeks two specific types of yellow, 25-point pressboard folders manufactured by Smead (model 26800), with end tabs and straight-cut configuration. Line Item 0001 requires 2,500 pre-numbered folders annually, sequentially numbered starting at 394810, while Line Item 0002 calls for 1,000 non-numbered folders...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch is conducting a re-bid solicitation for 19-inch Lash Tab Backpacks with Side Mesh Pockets, targeting approximately 250 cases (24 units per case) for older students and adult use. The procurement seeks backpacks with specific design requirements, including contrast lash tabs, padded adjustable straps, double zippers, front zipper pockets, and construction from 600D polyester in various colors (black, blue, green, gray for boys;...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation 5400026408 on January 5, 2024, seeking to procure specialized classification folders for inmate and classification records. The procurement involves two distinct line items: 2,500 pre-numbered End Tab Classification Folders and 1,000 non-numbered End Tab Classification Folders, both specified as SMEAD 26800 brand with precise specifications. Each folder must be letter-sized (12-1/4" W x 9-1/2" H), constructed of...
- 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 State of South Carolina, through the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program, is seeking one or more Master Agreements for products and supplies for correctional facilities and incarcerated individuals. The solicitation covers nine product categories: clothing and uniforms, undergarments, footwear, personal hygiene and care products, mattresses and linens, evidence and inmate property storage, kitchen supplies, laundry supplies and equipment, and recreation equipment. Vendors must...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections' Purchasing Branch issued a solicitation for a one-time procurement of locks and supplies through Invitation for Bid 5400026077, targeting facility management needs across Richland County. The procurement encompasses 34 line items of specialized lock hardware, including Medeco lock cylinders (knob, mortise, and rim), American padlocks and cylinders, key blanks, Schlage and Corbin lock components, door closers, hasps, paper tags, and split rings....
The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400026569) for procuring clip-on ties for its institutional needs, specifically seeking 800 navy blue 18-inch ties and 500 navy blue 22-inch ties. The ties must be manufactured from 75% polyester and 25% wool, featuring pre-tied four-in-hand knots, clip-on clasps, keeper loops, and three buttonholes for shirt attachment. Each tie must be packaged in sets of six per plastic bag, with the preferred brand being Uniform Cravats (Items 45020 and 45054). The solicitation required vendors to submit bids by March 14, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with an award scheduled for March 20, 2024. The contract will have an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewal periods, totaling a potential five-year contract duration. Delivery requirements mandate shipment within 30 days of purchase order receipt to the SCDC Commissary Warehouse in Columbia, South Carolina, with deliveries restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with vendors required to submit free samples upon request and register with the state prior to bid submission. The solicitation did not specify explicit set-aside designations for small or minority businesses. However, South Carolina resident vendor preferences and U.S. end-product preferences were available and could be claimed by line item. Vendors were required to provide descriptive literature if bidding an equal product to the preferred Uniform Cravats brand. The contract was ultimately awarded to One Nation Distribution LLC from New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, with a total evaluated amount of $5,684.00 for the initial contract period. The pricing structure was $4.33 per unit for 18-inch ties (totaling $3,464.00) and $4.44 per unit for 22-inch ties (totaling $2,220.00). The total potential contract value over the five-year period could reach $28,420.00, with pricing subject to potential adjustments during renewal terms based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Producer Price Index (PPI), pending procurement officer approval. The contract allows for as-needed ordering, with historical average orders of approximately 300 units for 18-inch ties and 100 units for 22-inch ties.
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Amendment 1.docx | 1MB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Award Statement.doc | 539KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Full Bid 5400026569.docx | 1MB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Award Extension.docx | 27KB | Document | 11/18/25 |