Diesel powered sewer pump

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for a specialized diesel-powered sewer pump, specifically seeking one unit mounted on a DOT-rated trailer. The procurement requires a Primax 4-inch, 75mm solids-handling pump with specific technical specifications, including dry prime/dry run capability, 316 stainless steel internals, 431 stainless steel shaft, cutter pockets, shredder bar, and adjustable wear plates. Comprehensive accessories must be included: two Bauer quick-connect couplings, five 10-foot suction hoses, one suction strainer, one 50-foot lay-flat discharge hose, and one flanged Bauer coupling. The bid opening was scheduled for October 27, 2020, at 10:00 AM, with proposals due by that date and time. Sealed bids could be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. Evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with delivery required within sixty days of purchase order receipt to SCDC Facilities at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210.

The solicitation permitted vendors to claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, SC End-Product Preference, or US End-Product Preference. Vendors were required to be registered with South Carolina and possess a state vendor number. The procurement included standard compliance requirements such as debarment certification, drug-free workplace certification, ethics compliance, and independent price determination. Specific penalties were outlined for late delivery, with incremental 5% charges assessed for delays ranging from 1-30 days, and potential market procurement by SCDC if delivery was not completed within the specified timeframe. The contract was ultimately awarded to Palmetto Pump & Control LLC, located in Leesville, South Carolina, for a total amount of $38,200.00. The product was categorized under procurement code 67061 for Sewer Pipe Cleaning Machines Power Driven & Parts. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation.