Lock supplies

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400023285 for lock supplies intended for the Broad River Correctional Institution and other department facilities. The procurement sought thirteen distinct line items including gate locks, locksets, mortise cylinders, hinges, and key tags with specific quantity requirements ranging from 3 to 200 units per item. All items must be new, with unit pricing required for each line item and submissions to be made either by physical mail to 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov. The original submission deadline was May 11, 2022, with multiple award extensions ultimately setting the final award posting date as June 15, 2022. Award will be made individually by line item to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with delivery required within 60 days of purchase order receipt to SCDC-Facilities at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Vendors were permitted to submit multiple offers if significant differences existed beyond pricing, and all offers needed to be in U.S. dollars.

The solicitation allowed vendors to claim preferences for U.S. end products, South Carolina end products, or resident vendor preferences, provided they met statutory requirements outlined in South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524. Vendors were required to maintain a current South Carolina vendor number and comply with state procurement regulations and ethics requirements. The total awarded contract amount was $38,174.51, distributed across three vendors: Craftmaster Hardware received $10,920.00, Electronic Access Specialist dba Southern Lock & Supply Company, Inc. received $24,231.01, and Accredited Lock and Door Hardware Company received $3,023.50. The procurement fell under product category 45055 (Locks, Key Blanks & Locksmith Tools) and was managed by Buyer Myrtle DeWerdt with Procurement Director Ruthie H. Bishop overseeing the award. Standard payment terms included electronic funds transfer and F.O.B. destination shipping, with all offers requiring signature by an authorized representative and completion of the solicitation's cover page.