Hydrogen peroxide 55 GAL drums

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation 5400025994 for the procurement of 34% hydrogen peroxide in 55-gallon plastic drums, serving multiple SCDC work sites and institutions statewide. The primary objective is to secure a vendor capable of supplying hydrogen peroxide as a sanitizing agent for laundry processes, with a required delivery quantity of 100 drums. Vendors must submit product samples sufficient for ten 125-pound wash loads, along with Safety Data Sheets and comprehensive product specifications. The solicitation was initially issued on October 19, 2023, with bid questions due by October 25, 2023, and bid opening scheduled for November 9, 2023. The contract will have an initial one-year term from December 14, 2023, through December 13, 2024, with potential renewal options for four additional one-year periods, creating a maximum contract duration of five years. Evaluation criteria focus on the lowest cost per 125-pound wash load, with the preferred product being MedWaste Solutions Inc. Item# 799655U or an equivalent. Vendors must price their proposals on a per-ounce, per-125-pound-wash-load, and per-55-gallon-drum basis, with all pricing FOB Destination and including shipping charges.

The solicitation allows for potential vendor preferences, including South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, and U.S. End-Product Preference. Vendors must possess a state vendor number for eligibility and submit sealed bids to the SCDC Purchasing Branch. The contract was ultimately awarded to Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc. from Savannah, Georgia, with an initial contract value of $43,750.00 and a potential total contract value of $218,750.00 across all renewal periods. The awarded vendor must deliver products within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with no minimum order quantities imposed. Notably, the vendor is not responsible for drum disposal, as the SCDC will handle recycling of empty drums. The procurement allows for flexible delivery to multiple locations, with the vendor required to provide Safety Data Sheets with each shipment. The contract includes specific requirements for product concentration, packaging, and delivery, ensuring a comprehensive approach to meeting the SCDC's sanitization needs.