Fabric: yellow twill

The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) under Procurement Exemption #2 for raw materials, specifically soliciting 4,000 yards of yellow twill fabric for the SCDC Lee Apparel Plant in Bishopville, South Carolina. The fabric must meet precise technical specifications, including a 7.5-ounce weight composition of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, with a minimum 60-inch cuttable width and Pantone 14-0957 TCX "Spectra Yellow" coloring. Required fabric characteristics include pre-shrinking, crease-resistant finish, soil release finish, and 2-3% shrinkage control, with rolls measuring between 100 and 250 yards each, individually wrapped, palletized, and banded for shipment. Vendors must submit samples measuring at least 6 inches by 8 inches with their bids, and lot samples must be approved prior to each order with accompanying test results. The original bid submission deadline was October 3, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with award notification initially scheduled for October 10, 2019, though subsequent documents indicate an extended award posting date of October 24, 2019. Delivery is required 90 days after purchase order receipt, with specific delivery hours between 8:00 AM and 2:00 AM Monday through Thursday, requiring 24-hour advance delivery confirmation.

The solicitation is not subject to protestability due to its classification as a raw materials exemption procurement. Vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina to submit offers and must provide a signed cover page and page two. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with no specific set-aside designations or preferences mentioned. Late deliveries are subject to significant financial penalties, ranging from 5% for 1-29 days of delay to 20% for delays of 60 or more days, payable by cashier's or certified check upon invoice receipt. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 4,000 yards of specialized fabric with detailed technical requirements including thread count, tensile strength, tear strength, colorfastness, and crock testing. The solicitation has ultimately been cancelled and will be reissued at a later date due to necessary specification revisions, as noted in the cancellation document. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation.