Milk crates (6 - gallon)

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has issued a solicitation (5400019316) for procuring 3,072 units of 6-gallon milk crates for the Wateree River Dairy Farm located in Rembert, South Carolina. The milk crates must be constructed of black polyethylene plastic with specific exterior dimensions of 17.75"L x 10.15"W x 10"H and interior dimensions of 16.75"L x 9.5"W x 9.5"H, and must be new without logos or printing. The procurement requires sealed bids to be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch by February 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., with award notification expected on February 7, 2020. Vendors must provide freight delivery to the dairy farm, and all deliveries must be completed within 30 days of purchase order receipt. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing to be submitted as unit prices in U.S. dollars, excluding state sales or use taxes. Late delivery penalties range from 5% charges for delays of 1-15 days, with potential default proceedings for extended delays.

Vendors must maintain a current South Carolina vendor number and comply with state procurement regulations, including certifications regarding debarment, drug-free workplace status, ethics compliance, and independent price determination. Bidders may claim South Carolina resident vendor preference, South Carolina end-product preference, or U.S. end-product preference if meeting specific eligibility requirements. The contractor will be required to accept payment via South Carolina Purchasing Card and standard state check payment methods. No contract modifications or substitutions are permitted post-award for preference-qualified products. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 3,072 milk crate units, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises beyond the existing state vendor preference options, and no incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation.