DATALINK 3000 Scanner

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (SC LLR) is conducting a small purchase solicitation for the State Fire division, seeking to procure 15 DATALINK 3000 scanners and related equipment. The specific items include 15 DATALINK 3000 scanners (part #29150), 15 USB cables (part #28490), 15 power supplies (part #29130), and 15 carry bags (part #28230). The procurement is a one-time purchase with no renewal options, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Potential vendors must submit their offers electronically through www.procurement.sc.gov by December 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with all questions due by November 25, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The agency requires all items to be new, and delivery must be completed within 30 days after receipt of order to 141 Monticello Trail, Columbia, SC 29203. Evaluation will be based on unit pricing, with unit prices taking precedence over extended prices, and vendors may be required to provide evidence of qualifications and responsibility upon request.

The solicitation includes preferences for South Carolina end-products, US end-products, and resident vendors, which may provide advantages to qualifying businesses. No bid bond or performance bond is required for this procurement. The state will accept payment via electronic funds transfer and will also accept the South Carolina Purchasing Card (Visa) with no additional charges. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements. The contract will be a fixed-price purchase order with standard state terms and conditions. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the documents, the procurement involves 15 units of scanning equipment and related accessories. Vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing that includes all costs for performing the work, with the expectation of a straightforward, one-time purchase of specialized scanning equipment for the State Fire division.