Expanded Metal-Autry & Calhoun State Prison

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has initiated a procurement opportunity for expanded metal sheets to be delivered to two state prison facilities: Autry State Prison in Pelham and Calhoun State Prison in Morgan. The solicitation, identified as GDC0001137, seeks to procure 900 total pieces of expanded metal standard galvanized sheets with specific dimensions of 1 1/2" #6 x 48' x 144" raised. Vendors must demonstrate capability to supply steel suitable for cutting, forming, punching, bending, and welding for various construction purposes. The procurement requires vendors to be able to make deliveries following receipt of a purchase order, with specific delivery locations at the two state prison facilities. The solicitation was posted on December 12, 2024, with a closing date of December 20, 2024. Evaluation criteria appeared to focus on pricing, delivery capability, and responsiveness to specifications, with vendors required to confirm compliance with contract terms and payment conditions of NET 30.

Based on the procurement documents, no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the solicitation. Three vendors submitted bids for this contract: GFG Supply Inc, Triple S Steel Holdings, and Direct Metals CO LLC. The initial award was to be made to GFG Supply Inc at a contract value of $132,300.00, with a unit price of $147.00 per piece. However, the Notice of Award document indicates that the original awarded vendor withdrew, leading to the contract being awarded to Triple S Steel Holdings at $167,805.00, with a unit price of $186.45 per piece. The total procurement budget for this one-time purchase ranges between $132,300.00 and $175,725.00, representing the spectrum of submitted bids. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements were mentioned in the solicitation documents.