Intent to sole source- big dutchman

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing an intent to sole source a procurement for replacement parts and equipment for Big Dutchman feeding, watering, and cage systems at the MacDougall Farm poultry operation. The solicitation specifically covers consumable maintenance items and equipment failure parts for three laying houses, with a focus on proprietary components manufactured by Big Dutchman. The initial contract term is set from June 2, 2023, through June 1, 2024, with four additional automatic one-year renewal options, potentially extending the contract duration to five years through June 1, 2028. Responses must be submitted by June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch located at 4530 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The procurement officer, Myrtle K. deWerdt, can be reached at 803-896-8582 or bidsubmissions@doc.state.sc.us for any inquiries. The sole source justification is predicated on Big Dutchman being the authorized source with proprietary and patented intellectual property for the specified systems.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is a sole source award directly to Big Dutchman, which limits competitive bidding. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the documentation. The notice will be posted in the South Carolina Business Opportunities (SCBO) for five to ten business days as required by state procurement regulations. Interested parties have specific protest rights, including the ability to submit protests within five business days of posting notice of intent to protest or within fifteen days for formal protests. Protests can be submitted to the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office, located at 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, via facsimile at 803-737-0639 or email at protest-mmo@mmo.state.sc.us. The contract award becomes effective upon the opening date and time if no responses are received.