Install liquid level gauge in LP tank

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400022148 for the installation of a liquid level gauge in an existing LP tank at Wateree Correctional Institution located in Rembert, Richland County, South Carolina. The procurement specifically requires furnishing and installing one new liquid level gauge with precise installation parameters. SCDC will provide site access from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, consumptive LP from the tank, and will coordinate with the local fire department for any required controlled propane vapor burn-off. Sealed offers were originally due on October 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with submissions accepted either physically at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or electronically to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. The contract terms required delivery within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with all items to be new and meeting quality specifications. Pricing was to be submitted as a fixed unit price for the single line item, with the expectation of awarding to one offeror.

The solicitation included specific provisions for resident vendor, contractor, and subcontractor preferences under South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, which vendors could claim during the bidding process. Potential bidders were required to maintain a South Carolina vendor registration number and comply with state and federal laws, including drug-free workplace requirements, debarment certifications, and illegal immigration provisions. The state reserved the right to reject any or all bids, with late delivery penalties structured at 5% increments for delays ranging from 1-15 days. Notably, this specific solicitation received no bids, resulting in a Statement of Non-Award issued on October 13, 2021, indicating potential market disinterest or limited awareness of the opportunity. The SCDC procurement team, led by Buyer Brittany Driggers and Procurement Director Ruthie H. Bishop, indicated they would republish the solicitation to attract potential contractors in a future procurement cycle.