Folger adams cylinders

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400027680 for the procurement of Folger Adams Cylinders and related lock components. The procurement seeks a one-time supply of specific security hardware, including 15 units each of double-sided and single-sided cylinders across seven different keyway configurations for 80-series deadbolts, 10 units of various wafer and tumbler sets, 6 units of Folger Adams 1080AM Deadbolt Locks, and 15 units of Southern Steel "D" Paracentric Keys. The original bid opening date of November 28, 2024, was extended to December 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with sealed offers to be submitted electronically or by mail to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch in Columbia. Evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all items required to be new and meeting manufacturer specifications. Deliveries must be completed within 120 days of purchase order receipt, with all items to be delivered to Robert Wilson at SCDC Facilities Management.

The solicitation allows for potential vendor preferences, including South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, and United States End-Product Preference for qualifying bidders. Vendors must be registered in the South Carolina vendor registration system and maintain an active state vendor number. The contract was ultimately awarded to Corrections Products Company of San Antonio, Texas, for a total evaluated amount of $19,750.00, with individual unit prices ranging from $20.00 for wafers and tumblers to $400.00 for deadbolt locks. Pricing for most cylinder units was set at $75.00 per unit, with Southern Steel keys priced at $40.00 per unit. Vendors were required to comply with various state procurement code provisions, including certifications regarding independent pricing, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethical standards. The procurement officer for this solicitation was Elizabeth McWhorter, who can be contacted at mcwhorter.elizabeth@doc.sc.gov or 803-896-1934.