Custon wheelchairs for whitten center

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) is seeking to procure eight custom wheelchairs for the Whitten Center, located in Clinton, South Carolina. The solicitation requires specific wheelchair models including four Invacare Solara 3G wheelchairs in various configurations, two PDG Mobility Stellar manual tilt wheelchairs, one Ki Mobility Catalyst 5, and one PDG Mobility Eclipse Bariatric wheelchair. Each wheelchair has detailed specifications covering frame types, components, colors, cushioning systems, and accessories, with a mandatory requirement that all items be new and delivered within thirty days of purchase order receipt. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) process, with questions due by August 26, 2019 at 3:00 PM and sealed offers due by September 6, 2019 at 3:00 PM. Award notification is scheduled for September 11, 2019, and vendors may submit offers via email to purchasing@ddsn.sc.gov or through sealed mail/physical delivery to the SCDDSN Central Office. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing required on a unit price basis for each wheelchair line item.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations for this procurement. Vendors must be registered with the state vendor system and possess a vendor number from the South Carolina procurement system to be eligible to bid. Mandatory compliance requirements include certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics requirements. The state will not pay separate delivery charges, and the total reimbursement will only cover the total price plus applicable taxes. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled for this opportunity. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves eight custom wheelchairs with varying specifications, suggesting a potential investment in specialized medical mobility equipment for the Whitten Center.