Hood suppression systems removal

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation for hood suppression systems removal at Kershaw Correctional Institution, seeking comprehensive removal services for five non-UL300 certified fire suppression systems located in the facility's kitchen. The procurement specifically requires complete removal of existing systems from Hoods 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, including all associated piping, cabling, tanks, actuators, and nozzles. Each hood removal necessitates written approval from the Authority Having Jurisdiction, with vendors required to submit a signed Cover Page and Page Two detailing unit pricing for each line item. The solicitation was released on April 20, 2021, with sealed offers due by April 27, 2021, at 10:00 AM to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch in Columbia. Award notification was scheduled for April 30, 2021, with all work mandated to be completed by June 30, 2021. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with evaluation criteria including compliance with specifications, pricing, and vendor qualifications.

The procurement includes specific vendor eligibility requirements, mandating that all bidders must hold a valid South Carolina state vendor number and provide new equipment. Vendors may claim various preferences including South Carolina or US end-product preferences, resident vendor preferences, and resident contractor preferences if meeting specific statutory requirements. Subcontracting is restricted, with limitations on work that can be outsourced. Late delivery penalties are structured incrementally, with five percent penalties for delays ranging from 1-15 days, and failure to meet delivery deadlines could result in being deemed a non-responsible vendor. In this specific solicitation, Pye Barker Fire and Safety of Columbia, South Carolina was awarded the contract for $2,250.00, which included $2,000.00 in labor costs ($400.00 per hood system removal) and $250.00 in service charges. The product is categorized under Fire Protection Equipment and Systems, with Brittany Driggers serving as the buyer and Ruthie Bishop as the Director of Procurement.