Irrigation well - wateree farm

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of an irrigation well system at the Wateree River Farm located in Rembert, Richland County. The solicitation (5400022362) requires the drilling and installation of a complete, operational irrigation well system with specific technical specifications. The project entails drilling a 350-foot deep 10-inch well with PVC casing, screens, gravel, and grout, including a 20-inch PVC surface casing to an estimated depth of 80 feet. Additionally, the contract requires installation of a 75 HP 3-stage submersible pump, a 75 HP 460-volt 3-phase 8-inch submersible motor, and a 75 HP soft start pump panel with surge arrestor. The key deliverable is a fully functional irrigation well system that must be operational by April 1, 2022. Bid submissions were due by November 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with award notification scheduled for December 3, 2021. The evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a comprehensive requirement for new materials, detailed installation specifications, and a one-year warranty covering workmanship and materials.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the solicitation. The contract was ultimately awarded to AAA Well Drilling, Inc., located in Lexington, South Carolina, for a total contract value of $100,566.49. The vendor must be registered with the State of South Carolina and comply with all state procurement regulations. Penalty clauses are included for late delivery, with incremental 5% penalties for delays up to 45 days, after which the state can procure the well on the open market and invoice the contractor for price differences and accumulated penalties. No specific funding source was identified, and state or federal end-product preferences do not apply due to the contract value exceeding $50,000. The project requires integration with existing infrastructure at the SCDC-Agriculture Division Wateree River Farm, located at 8200 State Farm Road, Rembert, South Carolina.