Folger adams paracentric locks and keys

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued Solicitation 5400025438 on June 27, 2023, for the procurement of Folger Adams paracentric locks and keys across multiple correctional facilities, including Lee, Evans, McCormick, and Lieber Correctional Institutions. The procurement encompasses 26 line items totaling 153 locks and 192 keys, with quantities ranging from 2 to 8 locks and 3 to 8 keys per line item. Specifically, the contract requires Folger Adams Brand 806ES-LL gate locks with key override and paracentric keys configured to new security codes. Bidders must be authorized Folger Adams dealers and provide documentation of authorization, with no substitutions permitted. The sealed bids were due on July 18, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with delivery to be completed within 120 days after receiving the purchase order. The evaluation criteria focused on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit pricing serving as a key determinant in the award process.

The solicitation did not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors could claim South Carolina or US end-product preferences and resident vendor preferences if meeting statutory requirements. Craftmaster Hardware, located in Northvale, New Jersey, was ultimately awarded the contract on August 4, 2023, for a total contract value of $205,407.00, with individual gate locks priced at $3,625.00 each and paracentric keys at $58.00 per set. The contract was a one-time purchase with no renewal options, falling under Product Category 45055 for Locks, Key Blanks & Locksmith Tools. Bidders retained the right to protest the award in accordance with Section 11-35-4210 of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code. The procurement process was managed by Buyer Chad Byrd under the direction of Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, Director of Purchasing, with the initial intent to award posted on July 26, 2023, temporarily suspended on July 31, 2023, and then reinstated on August 7, 2023.