Intent to award sole source- heidelberg

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch has issued a sole source procurement solicitation (Number 5400020053) for a maintenance and service agreement with Heidelberg for specialized printing equipment. The procurement specifically covers two Heidelberg SM52-2p printing presses (serial numbers 202887 and 202612), one Polar Cutter 92E (serial number 7111159), and one SM74 (serial number DS000943). SCDC has determined that only Heidelberg can provide the necessary parts and service, as the manufacturer will only warranty parts installed by trained Heidelberg service technicians. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2020, with responses due by July 20, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Sealed offers can be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with "SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line.

The procurement opportunity appears to be unrestricted, with an open invitation for vendors who believe they can provide equivalent materials and services to submit responses. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, potential respondents should note that protests of the intended award must be submitted in writing to the Chief Procurement Officer within fifteen days of the notice posting, with notices of intent to protest required within five business days. The solicitation was published in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for the required minimum of ten business days. No specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation. The procurement is contingent upon no competing responses being received, with the award becoming effective after the specified opening date and time. The sole source determination was made following consultation with State Procurement (ITMO), which recommended SCDC pursue the equipment through this specific procurement method.