Fabric: twill (red)

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is procuring 10,000 linear yards of red twill fabric through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under Procurement Exemption #2 for Raw Materials. The solicitation requires a specific fabric composition of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, weighing 7.5 ounces per square yard, with a Pantone color of 18-1664 TCX. Each fabric roll must be between 100 and 250 yards, with a minimum 60-inch cuttable width, and must include pre-shrunk, crease-resistant, and soil-release finishes. Bidders must submit a one-square-yard fabric sample and accompanying manufacturer specifications and test results to the SCDC Purchasing Branch by August 29, 2019, at 10:00 AM. The contract has an initial one-year term with three optional one-year renewal periods, and delivery is required within 90 days of purchase order receipt to the Lee Apparel Plant in Bishopville, South Carolina. Vendors must deliver Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, with a minimum 24-hour advance delivery confirmation. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices governing over extended prices.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation documents. Bidders must be registered as South Carolina vendors and must comply with all applicable state procurement regulations, including debarment certification, drug-free workplace certification, and ethics compliance. Late delivery penalties are structured progressively: 5% for 1-29 days delay, 10% for 30-44 days, 15% for 45-59 days, and 20% for 60 or more days of delay, to be paid by cashier's or certified check. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the solicitation indicates this is a first-time procurement for this specific fabric. No specific budget range or total contract value is explicitly stated, though the procurement is for 10,000 linear yards of specialized fabric. Bidders must submit one sealed, opaque envelope bid to the SCDC Purchasing Branch, with award notification originally scheduled for September 5, 2019, following an extension from the initial August 30, 2019 date.