Drug testing cups & sticks

The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch is conducting a reverse auction procurement for drug testing supplies, specifically seeking 15,000 units of 9-panel immunoassay test cups (iCups) and single-panel dip sticks for various drug detection purposes. The iCups must test for nine substances including THC, methamphetamine, amphetamine, oxycodone, benzodiazepine, cocaine, opiate, suboxone, and alcohol, while the dip sticks are required for oxycodone (4,000 units), benzodiazepine (3,000 units), and suboxone (4,000 units). All products must meet FDA immunoassay standards, deliver results within five minutes, maintain 18-24 months shelf life, and require no timer or pipetting. Vendors must submit product samples, specification documentation, and descriptive literature prior to the opening date. The solicitation originally scheduled sealed offer submissions for May 13, 2021, with subsequent amendments moving the submission deadline to June 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM, the reverse auction to July 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, and the award posting to July 20, 2021. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, and all pricing will be submitted through the eBridge online reverse auction platform.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. Vendors must maintain current South Carolina vendor registration and will be subject to a three percent transaction fee payable to eBridge based on the final awarded price. The procurement is open to all eligible vendors without preference limitations. Deliveries are anticipated quarterly to a single location within the South Carolina Department of Corrections Division of Visitation & Inmate Drug Testing, located at 4444 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Vendors must provide complimentary toxicology expert technical support and training materials at no additional charge. Delivery is expected within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with late delivery penalties ranging from 5 percent for delays of 1-15 days. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates procurement of 15,000 iCups and 11,000 dip sticks across three drug categories. Ultimately, the award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder through the reverse auction process.