Intent to award sole source- heidelberg

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement opportunity for maintenance and service agreements on specialized printing equipment. The solicitation, numbered 5400021627 and posted on June 14, 2021, specifically covers four pieces of printing equipment manufactured by Heidelberg: two 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 Heidelberg is the exclusive source for parts and service, as the manufacturer will only warranty parts installed by their trained service technicians. Sealed offers must be submitted by July 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or electronically via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with "SOLE SOURCE" in the subject line. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled, and the award will become effective after the opening date if no competing responses are received.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Vendors who believe they can provide equivalent materials and services are invited to submit responses challenging the sole source designation during the response period. The notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for at least ten business days, as required by South Carolina Code 11-35-1560. Potential protesters must submit a notice of intent to protest within five business days of posting and the actual protest within fifteen days to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is focused on maintenance and parts for existing printing equipment. Interested vendors must complete all three pages of the Intent to Award Sole Source form and submit documentation of authorization to perform the required services.