Diesel powered sewer pump

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation for a diesel-powered sewer pump on September 2, 2020, with a bid opening date of September 22, 2020, at 10:00 AM. The procurement is for a single unit of a Primax 4-inch, 75mm solids-handling pump with specific technical requirements, including dry prime/dry run capability, 316 stainless steel internals, and 431 stainless steel shaft. The comprehensive equipment package includes two Bauer quick connect couplings, five 10-foot suction hoses, a suction strainer, a 50-foot lay flat discharge hose, and associated couplings. Delivery is required within 60 days of purchase order receipt to the SCDC Facilities at 4322 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The solicitation specified that all items must be new, with pricing submitted on a fixed unit price basis, and included provisions for late delivery penalties ranging from 5% of contract value for delays of 1-7 days up to 30 days.

The procurement allowed for vendor preferences, including South Carolina resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, and United States end-product preference for qualified vendors. State vendor registration was mandatory prior to bid submission. The solicitation incorporated standard South Carolina procurement clauses covering certifications related to debarment, independent price determination, drug-free workplace compliance, ethics compliance, and non-discrimination requirements. Interestingly, the initial solicitation resulted in no award due to the absence of responsive bidders, with the department announcing that a new solicitation would be published at a later date. Sealed offers were to be submitted to the Purchasing Branch at SC Department of Corrections, 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, with one copy required. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the available documentation.