High mast safety cable repairs RE-bid

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) #5400027930 for high mast safety cable repairs at Ridgeland Correctional Institution, specifically targeting repairs for five high mast Holophane light poles utilizing a 3-cable lift system with safety hooks. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide a 125-foot lift, all necessary labor, and materials for comprehensive safety cable repairs, with the state providing metal tops for each pole. Contractors must complete the work within 30 days after receipt of order, with work hours restricted to 7am-5pm Monday through Friday. The bid submission deadline is February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET, with the award scheduled for February 21, 2025. Key qualifications include maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000, and Worker's Compensation coverage as required by South Carolina law. Contractors must also ensure all employees pass background checks and provide valid identification to access detention center work areas.

The solicitation includes specific vendor preference provisions under South Carolina Code of Laws Section 11-35-1524, offering preferences for resident contractors, resident subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US-made products. Potential bidders must provide in-state office information to qualify for certain preferences, with opportunities for 2% or 4% preference adjustments. Submissions can be made via sealed package to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch in Columbia, SC, or through email to bidsubmissions@doc.sc.gov. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured as a one-time buy with pricing to be submitted as a total fixed price for repairing all five poles. All contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, pass background checks, and comply with strict institutional access and safety protocols. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises beyond the resident vendor preference program.