FABRICS

The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch is soliciting bids for a one-year contract with two potential renewal options to procure specific fabric materials through a raw materials procurement exemption. The solicitation seeks seven fabric line items: Tan Sheeting (25,000 yards), White Spandex (20,000 yards), Blue Chambray (15,000 yards), Pink Broadcloth (15,000 yards), and three Jersey Tubing variations in 22", 24", and 26" widths (5,000 pounds each). Bidders must submit sealed offers including manufacturer specifications, two six-by-eight-inch swatch samples, and test results verifying compliance with ASTM and AATCC standards. All fabrics must be new, pre-shrunk, and meet detailed specifications including specific thread counts, weights, widths, and color requirements. The original submission deadline was February 4, 2020, which was later amended to February 6, 2020, with an award date of February 12, 2020. Delivery requirements mandate that all materials be delivered within 90 days of purchase order receipt, with penalties for late deliveries ranging from 5% to 20% depending on the delay duration.

The procurement is not protestable under Exemption #2 and requires vendors to register with the state to submit offers. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must deliver materials to the SCDC Division of Prison Industries in Columbia, with delivery hours restricted to 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. Previous contract pricing was provided as a reference: Tan Sheeting at $2.05 per yard, Spandex at $3.25 per yard, Blue Chambray at $2.35 per yard, Pink Broadcloth at $1.89 per yard, and Jersey Tubing at $2.69 per pound. The contract will be awarded by line item to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with no minimum order requirements. All orders will be placed on an as-needed basis with quantities varying throughout the contract term. Shipments must be palletized, individually wrapped, banded, and include packing slips with delivery confirmation provided at least 24 hours prior to delivery.