Install 100 FT high mast poles

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for the installation of high mast lighting poles at Turbeville Correctional Institution. The project specifically requires vendors to remove four existing 100-foot high mast lights and install four new 100-foot high mast lights, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary equipment including cranes and bucket trucks. The solicitation was originally issued on May 6, 2021, with a submission deadline of May 18, 2021, at 10:00 AM, and award notification was scheduled for May 21, 2021. Vendors were required to provide pricing for a single line item lot, with all items being new and pricing fixed for the contract duration. The work was to be performed at SCDC-Turbeville C.I., located at 1578 Clarence Coker Highway, Turbeville, South Carolina. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the intent to award to a single offeror. The contract delivery date was set for June 30, 2021, with late delivery penalties assessed in 5% increments for delays between 1 and 15 days.

Regarding vendor qualifications, the solicitation included provisions for South Carolina resident contractor and subcontractor preferences if properly claimed and qualified. The State would withhold 2% from nonresident payments unless contractors submitted a Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit (Form I-312). Vendors were required to maintain state vendor registration and submit signed cover pages with supporting documentation. Subcontracting was restricted, with no subcontracting allowed without prior identification for portions exceeding 10% of the cost or involving critical services. Notably, the solicitation ultimately resulted in a Statement of Non-Award, indicating that no bids were received from potential contractors. As a result, the South Carolina Department of Corrections suggested that a new solicitation for the project would be published at a future date. While specific award values were not disclosed, the project involved the installation of four high mast lighting poles at a correctional facility, implying a significant infrastructure improvement investment.