Crate liner bags

The South Carolina Department of Corrections initiated a solicitation (Solicitation 5400019932) for plastic polyethylene crate liner bags to support its Agricultural Division at Wateree River Dairy. The procurement seeks multiple suppliers of specialized liner bags with precise specifications: 1.25 mm thickness, designed to fit crates measuring 12" wide x 17" long x 10" deep, with each roll containing 500 bags. The estimated annual requirement is 240,000 bags (approximately 20,000 monthly), with potential quantity variations of plus or minus 20 percent. Bidders are required to submit two sample bags before the submission deadline and provide pricing on a per-unit basis. The initial contract term is one year, with four optional one-year renewal periods available, potentially extending the contract to a maximum of five years. Delivery expectations include a five-day turnaround after purchase order receipt, with deliveries accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Wateree River Dairy facility in Rembert, South Carolina.

The solicitation contains provisions for South Carolina resident vendor preferences and in-state or U.S. end-product preferences under state procurement code Section 11-35-1524. Vendors must register with the State and obtain a South Carolina vendor number prior to bid submission. The procurement includes standard state requirements such as certifications for independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. Late delivery penalties are structured incrementally, with 5% charges assessed for delays of 1-15 days, and potential default status for prolonged non-performance. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all shipments required to be palletized and shrink-wrapped. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted, the solicitation emphasizes competitive bidding and comprehensive vendor qualifications. No specific budget range was disclosed, but the annual requirement of 240,000 bags suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for potential suppliers.