MILACRON

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400022326 for specialized repair services targeting a Cincinnati VT550-54 plastic injection molding machine located at Wateree River Farm in Rembert, South Carolina. The procurement specifically sought an authorized Cincinnati Milacron service technician to troubleshoot and repair the machine's controller, with strict vendor qualification requirements mandating the technician be an authorized Cincinnati Milacron representative. The RFQ was initially released on November 2, 2021, with offers due by November 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., and award notification posted on November 16, 2021. The solicitation required vendors to submit a unit price for one line item that encompassed three days of labor and all associated repair fees, with a performance/delivery requirement of 45 days after purchase order receipt. The state indicated it would award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the procurement managed by Buyer Myrtle K. deWerdt and Director of Procurement Ruthie H. Bishop.

The solicitation did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation beyond requiring vendors to be registered South Carolina vendors. Nonresident contractors might be subject to a 2% income tax withholding unless they complete specific registration requirements. The procurement included potential late delivery penalties ranging from 5% for 1-5 day delays up to more significant penalties for extended delays, with additional remedies available to the state. The contract was ultimately awarded to Milacron Marketing Company LLC, located in Batavia, Ohio, for a total evaluated and awarded amount of $6,000.00. The awarded vendor's contact information included Ron Stark, with a telephone number of 513-536-2215, and vendor identification number 7000287684. The product was categorized under procurement code 93655 for Plastics Forming and Molding Equipment, representing a specialized, targeted procurement for a specific agricultural division equipment repair need.