Fabric: twill (TEAL)

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under Procurement Exemption #2 for raw materials, seeking 10,000 square yards of teal twill fabric. The procurement is specifically for the SCDC Lee Apparel Plant located in Bishopville, South Carolina, with precise fabric specifications requiring a 7.5 oz. weight composed of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The fabric must be in minimum 60-inch cuttable rolls, match Pantone 17-5528 TCX teal color, and include crease-resistant and soil-release finishes with 2-3% shrinkage control. Bidders must submit one sealed bid copy, include manufacturer's literature, and provide a free one-square-yard sample for independent laboratory testing prior to the bid opening. The original bid opening date was extended to September 3, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with award posting scheduled for September 6, 2019. Questions from prospective bidders were due by August 15, 2019, at 11:00 AM, and delivery is required within 90 days of purchase order receipt, with specific delivery hours between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM Monday through Thursday.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. All vendors must register as state vendors and obtain a state vendor number prior to bid submission. There are no minimum order requirements, and orders will be placed on an as-needed basis with quantities varying throughout the contract term. The previous purchase price for this fabric was $3.80 per yard from Restex Company, though this does not necessarily indicate the future contract value. Delivery penalties will be imposed for late shipments, ranging from 5% for 1-29 days late to 20% for 60 or more days late. Fabric rolls must be between 100-250 yards, individually wrapped, palletized, and banded for shipment. The contract will be a one-year term with the potential for three optional one-year renewals. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the state reserving the right to reject any bids that do not precisely meet the specified technical requirements, particularly the exact teal Pantone color specification.