Insecticide spray

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 5400026345 for procuring insecticide spray products across two line items: 400 gallons of one-gallon jugs and 100 five-gallon buckets. The solicitation requires a water-based stable emulsion insecticide with 0.5% Permethrin content, white appearance, pH of 9.0, and capability for use through a fogger, with residual effectiveness up to 60 days against multiple pest species. Delivery must be made to the SCDC Commissary Warehouse at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC within 30 days of purchase order receipt. The bid opening was scheduled for January 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET, with contract award set for January 10, 2024. Vendors must provide product specifications, Safety Data Sheet, and free sample gallon jug with required labeling upon request. The procurement officer, Johanne M. Sullivan, CPPO, CPPB, will oversee the sealed bid submission process at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210.

The contract does not explicitly detail set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but allows vendors to request South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, US End-Product Preference, or SC End-Product Preference. Smith & Jones Janitorial Supplies & Equipment Inc. of Columbia, South Carolina was awarded the contract at a total evaluated amount of $19,700.00, with the preferred product brand being Aero Assault II. The contract's initial term is one year from January 11, 2024, through January 10, 2025, with potential renewal options extending through January 10, 2029. The total potential contract value across the five-year period is $98,500.00, with pricing structured at $21.50 per gallon for one-gallon jugs and $111.00 per five-gallon bucket. Pricing is FOB Destination and includes all shipping charges, with annual quantities estimated and subject to fluctuation based on operational needs. All products must comply with Federal and State laws, EPA and DHEC regulations, and include proper labeling on containers.