Laser RX labels

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400022137 for laser prescription labels to be used by the SCDC Pharmacy. The procurement seeks 45 boxes of pharmacy labels, with each box containing 1,500 precut, crack and peel design labels featuring a matte finish white laser label with red and yellow ink. Specific label requirements include six slit labels per page on 8.5" x 11" form size with permanent adhesive. Bidders were required to submit sealed offers either physically to 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or via email to leath.megan@doc.sc.gov with a specific subject line. The original submission deadline was October 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM, with an award posting scheduled for October 12, 2021, on the South Carolina procurement website. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with delivery mandated within thirty days of purchase order receipt to the SCDC Pharmacy.

However, the solicitation was ultimately cancelled through Amendment 1, effectively terminating the bidding opportunity. Vendors were required to be registered as South Carolina vendors and needed to certify compliance with specific requirements including drug-free workplace standards, ethics guidelines, debarment status, and independent price determination. No pre-bid conference or site visit was scheduled for this procurement. Late delivery penalties were structured progressively, ranging from 5% for 1-3 day delays to potential market purchase consequences for extended delays. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the procurement was structured to ensure competitive pricing with all shipping and freight charges included in the unit price, and no sales or use taxes to be added. The procurement was overseen by Procurement Officer Megan Leath and Procurement Director Ruthie Bishop, CPPB, representing Richland County's local government procurement processes.