Medeco cylinders

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for specialized lock components and hardware for their Lock Shop, specifically seeking Medeco cylinders and related equipment. The procurement encompasses seven distinct line items, including four G-mount assemblies (two left-hand and two right-hand closed-end configurations), eight Southern 1080AM-2 deadbolt locks with 1 1/4" projection, and four Medeco Magel cylinders in varying specifications (10S, 17S, 9S, and 18S models). The solicitation, designated as a one-time purchase, requires delivery to SCDC Facilities at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina within 60 days of purchase order receipt. The solicitation opened on March 9, 2023, with a submission deadline of March 23, 2023, at 10:00 AM, and award notification was scheduled for March 29, 2023. Bids were to be submitted in sealed packages to the SCDC Purchasing Branch, either by physical mail, in-person delivery, or email, with evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on unit pricing.

The contract opportunity was open to vendors registered as South Carolina vendors, with potential preferences available for South Carolina or United States end-products and resident vendor status. Bidders were required to comply with standard South Carolina procurement terms, including certifications related to debarment, independent price determination, drug-free workplace, and ethics compliance. The solicitation was ultimately awarded to Craftmaster Hardware from Northvale, New Jersey, with a total contract value of $14,880.00. The vendor was selected under Product Category 45055 for locks, key blanks, and locksmith tools, with specific line items priced between $110.00 and $1,135.00 per unit. Vendor qualifications included maintaining current vendor registration information, with the understanding that failure to comply with material requirements could result in bid rejection. The contract will be governed by South Carolina law, with payment to be made via electronic funds transfer following proper invoice submission.