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...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections initiated a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400024845 for comprehensive fire hood suppression system upgrades at Lee Correctional Institution located in Bishopville, South Carolina. The project specifically involves repairs and upgrades to kitchen hood fire suppression systems across three separate hoods, requiring full compliance with NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, and manufacturer guidelines. Key deliverables include replacing Automan units,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 5400021747 for kitchen hood repair and replacement services across nine correctional facilities: Wateree, Manning, MacDougall, Lieber, Evans, Livesay, Palmer, Perry, and Lee Correctional Institutions. The primary objective is to replace non-UL-300 compliant hood suppression systems with UL-300 compliant Ansul or Pyro-Chem systems, which includes installing all necessary piping, nozzles, detection lines, fusible links,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for the replacement of four hood suppression systems at Leath Correctional Institution in Greenwood, South Carolina. The procurement specifically requires replacing non-UL-300 compliant hood suppression systems with UL-300 R-102 compliant Ansul Systems, with detailed specifications for system sizes and components. The project involves replacing one 12-gallon system (Hood 1) and three 3-gallon systems...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400021450) for fire hood system services across three correctional facilities: Goodman, Evans, and Ridgeland Correctional Institutions. The procurement encompasses three distinct lots requiring comprehensive fire suppression system replacements and repairs, specifically targeting hood systems and their associated components. Deliverables include complete replacement of chemical cylinders, actuation detection systems, piping,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 5400021163 for the replacement of a 12-gallon Ansul fire suppression system at Kershaw Correctional Institution. The procurement specifically requires a comprehensive installation of a fire suppression system covering four kitchen hoods in a back-to-back and side-by-side configuration with four exhaust duct openings. The system must service multiple kitchen appliances, including one 28" x 28" four-burner...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for comprehensive kitchen hood inspection and maintenance services across multiple correctional facilities in Richland County. The procurement encompasses four primary service lines: semi-annual fire suppression system inspections for 308 units, including fusible link replacements; semi-annual pressure cleaning of kitchen hoods, ducting, and exhaust ventilators; annual cleaning of 19 rotisserie...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation for kitchen hood inspection services at the Broad River Correctional Institution, specifically targeting a comprehensive 12-year maintenance inspection of four fire suppression systems. The procurement requires a service technician with manufacturer certification to perform hydrostatic pressure testing on wet chemical containers, auxiliary pressure containers, and hose assemblies, in strict compliance with NFPA 17A and NFPA 96...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive kitchen hood inspection and maintenance services across multiple correctional facilities in South Carolina. The solicitation sought a one-year contract with potential three-year renewal options, covering four primary service lines: fire suppression system inspections, pressure cleaning of kitchen hoods and exhaust systems, annual cleaning of rotisserie/revolving ovens, and chemical recharging...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for kitchen hood repair services at the Tyger River Correctional Institution located in Enoree, South Carolina. The procurement solicitation (Solicitation 5400022392) encompasses a comprehensive repair project involving 16 line items that include materials, labor, and service charges for repairing three kitchen hoods and associated fire suppression system components. Specific deliverables include an Ansul...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the removal of five hood suppression systems at Lee Correctional Institution located in Bishopville, South Carolina. The solicitation (Number 5400021882) specifically requires vendors to completely remove existing non-UL300 certified Ansul R-102 fire suppression systems from five kitchen hoods (Hoods 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8). The comprehensive removal includes extraction of all associated piping, cabling, tanks, actuators, and nozzles, with systems located approximately 15 feet from their respective hoods. Vendors must obtain written approval from the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to removal and complete all work within 30 days of purchase order receipt. The original bid opening was scheduled for September 3, 2021, at 10:00 AM, with award notification planned for September 7, 2021. Work is permitted Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with sealed offers to be submitted to the SCDC Purchasing Branch either by mail or email. Bidders must provide unit pricing for ten line items (two per hood, including labor removal and service/surcharge) and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The procurement imposed several vendor restrictions, including mandatory South Carolina vendor registration prior to submission and prohibitions on subcontracting without specific approval. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly outlined in the solicitation documents. Vendors could claim in-state preferences if maintaining an in-state office. The contract was ultimately awarded to Hiller Systems, located in Mobile, Alabama, for a total contract value of $2,375.00, which breaks down to $475.00 per hood removal ($275.00 labor and $200.00 service/surcharge). Late delivery penalties were structured progressively, with 5% penalty increments for delays ranging from 1-15 days, and potential market-rate replacement costs for extended delays. The procurement was categorized under Product Category 93633 (Fire Protection Equipment and Systems), and the award was made by Megan Leath, with Ruthie Bishop serving as the Director of Procurement for the South Carolina Department of Corrections.
Name | Description | Size | Type | Posted |
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5400021882 Amend 1.docx | 118KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Amendment 2.docx | 93KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Award Extension 5.docx | 26KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Award Extension.doc | 51KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Full Bid.docx | 116KB | Document | 11/20/25 |