Heavy duty degreaser

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is issuing a solicitation for Heavy Duty Degreaser through Invitation for Bid #5400027798, targeting a water-based, biodegradable, nonflammable degreaser concentrate to be delivered in 55-gallon plastic drums. The procurement seeks an estimated 25 drums annually, with a potential total of 125 drums over the full contract term. The initial contract period is one year with four one-year renewal options, creating a maximum potential contract duration of five years. Vendors must provide 32-ounce plastic bottles, screw-on caps, and spray pumps at no additional cost throughout the contract term, with product delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt to multiple SCDC facilities statewide. Deliverables must meet specific product specifications, including compatibility with existing products like Krud Kutter (KK55) and Wexford 401. Key submission deadlines include a bid response due date of February 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with an anticipated award date of February 21, 2025. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing to remain fixed for the initial contract term.

The solicitation appears open to all vendors, with potential preferences for South Carolina resident vendors and end-product manufacturers. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the documentation. Pricing must be FOB destination and include all shipping charges, with vendors required to either pick up used drums monthly from the SCDC Commissary Warehouse or allow SCDC to recycle them. While no specific budget range was provided, the estimated annual purchase of 25 drums suggests a moderate-scale procurement. Vendors must submit Safety Data Sheets only with product samples if requested, and no minimum order quantities will be allowed. The procurement process allows for potential price increases during renewal terms with 90 days advance notice and proper justification, providing flexibility for market conditions. The solicitation indicates there is no current contract in place, and the agency does not have accurate historical purchase data, suggesting this is a new or re-competed procurement effort.