High voltage wire

South Carolina Department of Corrections, Purchasing Branch is requesting quotes for 3,000 feet of 35kV EPR/PVC high voltage wire (Product Category 1/0-1C 420MILS, #MVE51/001) with bids due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST, and South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, or United States End-Product Preference may apply where bidders meet statutory requirements under SC Code Section 11-35-1524.

The wire must feature an annealed bare copper conductor, ethylene propylene rubber insulation, copper tape metallic shield, and lead-free PVC jacket meeting NEC, UL 1072, UL 1685, and IEEE 1202 standards. The material is suitable for wet and dry locations. Delivery must be completed within 60 days of purchase order receipt to Broad River Correctional Institution, 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina.

Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit and extended pricing. Bidders must submit English-language pricing in US dollars, omitting taxes. Vendor registration with the State of South Carolina is mandatory before submission. The solicitation permits multiple offers with significant differences beyond price.

Questions are due August 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. No pre-bid conference or site visit is required. Award notification is scheduled for September 17, 2026. The contract will be formed upon final award without additional action from either party, with the using governmental unit issuing purchase orders thereafter. All items must be new.