Folger adams (canceled-due to panel)

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 5400025892 for the procurement of Folger Adams locks and key blanks to support the department's Lock Shop operations. The solicitation is structured into two distinct lots: Lot A comprises six line items including 20 Mogul cylinders, 20 solenoids, 50 weld-on hinges, and 60 paracentric key blanks in various specifications, while Lot B includes six line items of specialized locks such as electric locks, gate locks with key override, and narrow jamb locks. Vendors must be authorized Folger Adams dealers and provide documentation of their authorization, with failure to do so resulting in bid rejection. The procurement requires new items with no substitutions permitted, ensuring inventory compatibility with existing installations. The submission deadline was extended multiple times, with the final due date set for November 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., and award notification scheduled for November 30, 2023. Delivery requirements differ by lot, with Lot A items requiring delivery within 30 days of purchase order receipt and Lot B items requiring 120 days.

The solicitation includes provisions for South Carolina resident vendor preferences, U.S. end-product preferences, and South Carolina end-product preferences on a line-item basis. Vendors must have a South Carolina state vendor number and comply with various certifications, including independent price determination, debarment status, and drug-free workplace compliance. Nonresident contractors may be subject to 2% income tax withholding unless they register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the procurement follows standard state procurement regulations that typically include provisions for small and diverse businesses. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder by complete lot, meaning bidders must offer on all items within a lot to be considered. Pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars, excluding sales and use taxes, with unit prices required for each line item. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the total quantity of items across both lots suggests a moderate-value procurement focused on maintaining the SCDC's lock and security infrastructure.