- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for construction supplies to support the Vocational Education Division. The procurement sought bids for 35 line items of construction materials and equipment, including electrical components (circuit breakers, outlets, switches, wiring), plumbing fixtures (sinks, faucets, pipes), building materials (paint, insulation foam, laminate flooring), windows, and specialty tools....
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation for electrical supplies for Kirkland Correctional Institution, specifically seeking 21 line items of electrical materials through Request for Quote (RFQ) 5400022369. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of electrical components including residential GFCI outlets, circuit breakers, electrical boxes, conduit fittings, THHN conductor wire in multiple colors, laminating labels, wing nuts, and associated electrical...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (SAP State contract 5400022363) for electrical supplies specifically for the Broad River Correctional Institution located in Richland County. The procurement was a Request for Quote (RFQ) seeking nineteen distinct line items of electrical materials and components, including LED flat panels, EMT conduit, THHN wire in multiple colors, receptacles, box covers, straps, connectors, and MC cable. Quantities varied significantly...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation 5400025217 for paracentric locks and keys to be used across four correctional facilities: Lee, Evans, McCormick, and Lieber Correctional Institutions. The procurement involves 26 specific line items, including FA 806ES-LL gate locks with key override and paracentric keys, with quantities ranging from 2 to 8 units per lot across different facilities. All proposed items must be new and meet established quality standards,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400023474 for door repair services specifically at the Kirkland Correctional Institution Horticulture Division. The procurement involves the removal and replacement of a 12' x 12' sectional door and repairs to an adjacent door at the specified location. The solicitation was released on May 19, 2022, with a bid submission deadline of May 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Bids could be submitted either...
- 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...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for the procurement of specialized communication equipment, specifically seeking 35 units of Liberator IV Advanced Single Communication Headsets with left microphone and 35 units of 2-pin Avon gas mask lead cables. The headsets are tactical communication systems featuring Active Noise Reduction and Active Noise Cancellation, dual-channel secure communications with mixed encryption, and compatibility...
- 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...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for vocational school equipment through Solicitation 5400022885, targeting the Vocational Education Division at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville. The procurement sought five specific equipment items: a 24" x 62" metalworking downdraft table with dual 3/4 HP motors, replacement metal mesh filters, a portable 16 MM beveler, a 4,000 lb capacity engine crane, and an assembly clamp with...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for lock cylinders and key blanks, specifically seeking three line items: 150 Medeco knob cylinders, 150 Medeco mortise cylinders, and 1,000 Medeco biaxial key blanks. The procurement was targeted for the SCDC-Facilities located at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, with all items required to be new and delivered within 60 days of purchase order receipt. The solicitation was...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a solicitation for procurement of modular jacks for two correctional facilities: Francis Lieber Correctional Institution and Lee Correctional Institution. The specific procurement requested 2,000 total units of USL600-DC-L.ALD Uniprise USL Series Modular Jack RJ45, Category 6, with specifications including T568A/T568B, Unshielded, without Dust Cover in Almond finish, with 1,000 units designated for each facility. The bid opening was originally scheduled for November 10, 2021, at 10:00 AM, with an anticipated award posting on November 11, 2021. Delivery requirements specified a 16-week timeline from purchase order receipt, with delivery to SCDC-Facilities located at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with award to be made to a single offeror for the entire contract. Vendors were required to submit a signed cover page, independent price determination certificate, and various certifications regarding debarment, ethics compliance, and drug-free workplace status. Vendor participation included potential preferences for South Carolina resident vendors and U.S. end-product providers who met specific statutory requirements. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the documentation. Vendors were required to register with the state vendor system and could submit questions up to five business days before the bid opening. Notably, the solicitation resulted in no responsive bids, as confirmed by the Statement of Non-Award dated November 17, 2021. The procurement process was managed by Buyer Brittany Driggers and Director of Procurement Ruthie H. Bishop, who determined that a new solicitation would be published at a future date. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the procurement was focused on technological infrastructure components for correctional facilities. The agency indicated they would reassess the solicitation strategy and reissue the opportunity to the vendor community.
Name | Description | Size | Type | Posted |
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Statement of Non Award.doc | 305KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Full Bid.docx | 85KB | Document | 11/20/25 |