High mast safety cable repairs RE-bid

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for high mast safety cable repairs at Ridgeland Correctional Institution located in Lancaster County. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to repair safety cables for five high mast poles, requiring the use of a 125-foot lift for the project. Contractors must provide all necessary labor and materials, with the state providing the metal tops for each pole. The solicitation requires a comprehensive, all-inclusive pricing structure covering labor, materials, and lift rental costs. Offers were originally scheduled to be submitted by January 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with an anticipated award posting on January 24, 2025. The project is characterized as a one-time buy with a strict completion timeline of 30 days after receipt of order. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform high-elevation safety cable repairs at the correctional facility located at 5 Correctional Road in Ridgeland, SC.

The solicitation includes specific preferences for South Carolina-based contractors, offering resident contractor and subcontractor preferences of 2% and 4% respectively. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability with $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation as mandated by state law. No specific budget range was explicitly stated in the available documentation. Interestingly, the procurement process resulted in a "No Award" status, indicating that no responsive offers were received, and the procurement will likely be re-solicited in the future. The procurement was managed by buyer Chad Byrd under the oversight of Interim Procurement Director Johanne Sullivan. Potential bidders would need to demonstrate technical competence in high mast safety cable repair, access to specialized lifting equipment, and compliance with all state procurement regulations.