Dental prosthetics

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a dental prosthetics services contract for its correctional facilities, specifically targeting the procurement of comprehensive dental prosthetic solutions for inmates. The solicitation covers ten distinct service categories including full upper and lower dentures, acrylic partials with varying tooth counts (1-5 and 6+ teeth), full denture relines, acrylic repairs, custom trays, bite rims, denture rebasing, and soft night guards. Total anticipated volume is 2,050 units across these categories, with quantities ranging from 50 units for bite rims to 500 units for soft night guards. Bidders must provide unit pricing for each line item and adhere to specific material requirements, including preferred use of Vita MST teeth and Lucitone Fibered Acrylic with Meharry Blue Tint, subject to approval by the Director of Dental Services. Key procurement dates include a November 13, 2025 deadline for questions, with sealed offers due December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET, and award notification scheduled for December 11, 2025. The contract will have an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewal options, for a maximum contract duration of five years.

The solicitation does not mandate specific minority participation requirements, and vendors from outside South Carolina may bid provided they partner with a local laboratory to meet requirements. The incumbent contractor is Midstate Dental Prosthetics under Contract #400025420. Bidders must be registered as South Carolina vendors and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The total potential contract value exceeds $500,000, with delivery and performance to occur at Kirkland Correctional Institution in Columbia, South Carolina. The successful contractor must pick up and deliver cases weekly to the Central Office Annex between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with all transportation costs included in the bid price. Lab turnaround time is specified as five to ten working days per step, and all costs must include try-in appointments and adjustments. Price increases for renewal terms, if requested, must be submitted at least 90 days prior to term expiration and are limited to the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers.