INSTALL CINCINNATI MOLD MACHINE SOFTWARE

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (RFQ 54000020994) for specialized installation and training services related to a Cincinnati VT550-54 plastic injection molding machine located at the Wateree River Farm in Rembert, South Carolina. The procurement specifically sought an authorized Cincinnati Milacron technician to install and program original software on the existing machine and provide comprehensive training for four individuals. Required training domains included equipment operations, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and in-depth instruction on hydraulic, electrical, and control systems, including troubleshooting techniques. The solicitation was issued on February 24, 2021, with bids due by March 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., and the award was scheduled to be posted on March 10, 2021. Vendors were required to complete all deliverables within thirty days of receiving the purchase order, with a graduated penalty structure for delayed delivery ranging from 5% for 1-3 day delays to 5% for 12-15 day delays.

The procurement did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. Vendors were required to be registered South Carolina vendors and submit sealed proposals either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch or electronically via email. The contract was awarded on a lump-sum basis, with Milacron Marketing of Batavia, Ohio (vendor number 7000287684) ultimately receiving the contract for $7,100.00. The procurement was categorized under Product Category 93655 for Plastics Forming and Molding Equipment, with Myrtle deWerdt serving as the AP Buyer and Ruthie H. Bishop as the Director of Procurement. Bidders were expected to submit prices in U.S. dollars, complete mandatory documentation including a signed Cover Page and Page Two, and certify independent price determination, with the potential to provide evidence of responsibility upon request.