LOCK SUPPLIES

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400022271 on October 26, 2021, seeking lock shop supplies for its facilities, specifically the Broad River Correctional Institution in Richland County. The procurement encompasses three distinct lots of hardware components, including Von Duprin panic bars (4 units), Medeco mogul cylinders (30 units), Folger Adams slam locks (8 left-hand and 8 right-hand), door pulls and flush pulls (30 each), ICS hinges with studs (50 units), and shoulder bolts in two specifications (25 each). The original bid submission deadline was November 10, 2021, at 10:00 AM, with sealed offers to be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch. All procured items must be new and delivered within 90 days of purchase order receipt to SCDC-Facilities. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with awards made by complete lot rather than individual line items. Late deliveries would incur penalties of 5% per incremental time period (1-3 days, 4-7 days, 8-11 days, and 12-15 days).

The solicitation did not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors could claim South Carolina resident vendor preferences, South Carolina end-product preferences, or U.S. end-product preferences in accordance with state law. Vendors were required to be registered with the State Vendor Registration system and submit signed cover pages acknowledging all solicitation amendments. Two vendors were ultimately awarded contracts: Electronic Access Specialists (doing business as Southern Lock & Supply Co Inc) was awarded Lots A and B for $6,449.08, while Craftmaster Hardware was awarded Lot C for $16,987.50, bringing the total contract value to $23,436.58. The procurement included standard state contract terms addressing payment, dispute resolution, and termination rights. No specific contract duration or renewal options were detailed in the available documentation. The solicitation was managed by Buyer Brittany Driggers under the supervision of Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, Director of Procurement for the South Carolina Department of Corrections.