Kitchen hood inspection- 12 year

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation for kitchen hood inspection services at the Broad River Correctional Institution, specifically targeting a comprehensive 12-year maintenance inspection of four fire suppression systems. The procurement requires a service technician with manufacturer certification to perform hydrostatic pressure testing on wet chemical containers, auxiliary pressure containers, and hose assemblies, in strict compliance with NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 standards. Deliverables include flow testing of system regulators, removal and replacement of wet chemical agent, installation of service collars or stickers indicating service dates, and submission of detailed work completion reports. The solicitation was originally issued on December 14, 2022, with a submission deadline of December 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., and an anticipated award date of January 5, 2023. The contract requires unit pricing for four separate line items across the four hoods, including ANSUL 3.0-gallon cylinders with Ansulex, Ansul hose/grommet kits, Ansul double tank cartridges, labor, and dispatch/compliance fees.

The procurement did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. However, vendors must register with the state vendor registration system to be eligible for award and must maintain required insurance, comply with drug-free workplace certification, and meet ethics requirements. The contract was ultimately awarded to Pye Barker Fire and Safety, located in Columbia, SC, with a total contract value of $9,862.50. Pricing is itemized by hood with unit prices ranging from $62.50 to $700.00 per line item, including labor at $115.00 per unit and dispatch/compliance fees at $115.00 per unit. The state reserved the right to award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and may reject any or all offers. Potential bidders were required to acknowledge receipt of any amendments and comply with South Carolina procurement preferences, including resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, and U.S. end-product preference if applicable.