Plumbing supplies

The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for plumbing supplies, soliciting bids for 24 line items of various plumbing equipment and accessories. The procurement covers items including Nexus Series controllers, flush valves, manifolds, sensors, cables, vacuum breaker parts, escutcheons, tubing, and connectors, with quantities ranging from single units to 100 feet of polyethylene tubing. The solicitation was released on October 13, 2020, with a submission deadline of October 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM, and award postings scheduled for October 28, 2020. All deliveries must be made to SCDC-Facilities Management at 4322 Broad River Road in Columbia, South Carolina, with a standard delivery requirement of 60 days after purchase order receipt. Bidders were required to submit sealed offers with unit prices, extended prices, and manufacturer's literature showing complete product specifications. The award criteria specified selection of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all items required to be new and presented in English and U.S. dollars.

The contract opportunity included specific provisions for South Carolina resident vendor preferences and SC/U.S. end-product preferences, which could be claimed by line item. Vendors were required to have a valid South Carolina vendor number and comply with various certifications including independent price determination, debarment, drug-free workplace requirements, and ethics compliance. I-CON Systems, Inc., located in Oviedo, Florida, was ultimately awarded the contract with a total evaluated amount of $9,567.20, including a $101.24 shipping charge. The contract includes provisions for late delivery penalties assessed at 5% per phase, with potential open market procurement by SCDC if delivery timelines are not met. Payment will be made by check to the vendor's designated address, with F.O.B. Destination terms. The solicitation referenced standard South Carolina procurement regulations, including provisions for termination for convenience, dispute resolution in Richland County, and compliance with state ethics and equal opportunity requirements.