Plumbing supplies

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for specialized plumbing supplies, specifically targeting twenty line items related to lavatory and toilet controls on stainless steel combination fixtures. The procurement encompasses controllers, transformers, flush valves, sensors, cables, manifolds, vacuum breaker parts, escutcheons, tubing, and connectors, with quantities ranging from single units to 150 feet of materials. The solicitation was issued on May 6, 2021, with a submission deadline of May 18, 2021, at 10:00 AM, and award notification scheduled for May 21, 2021. Vendors were required to submit sealed offers either physically to 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, or via email to purchasing@doc.sc.gov with a specific subject line. All procured items must be new and delivered within thirty days of purchase order receipt to SCDC-FACILITIES, with pricing submitted on a unit price basis and extended prices calculated by multiplying quantity by unit price.

The solicitation permitted vendors to claim South Carolina or U.S. end-product preferences and resident vendor preferences in accordance with South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, subject to meeting specific requirements and submitting supporting documentation. Bidders were required to be registered with the State as vendors and submit a signed cover page, Page Two, and manufacturer's literature showing complete product specifications. The procurement allowed for product equals if vendors provided descriptive literature demonstrating specification compliance. Gateway Supply of Columbia, South Carolina was ultimately awarded the contract at $13,989.38, with unit prices ranging from $1.70 to $494.60 per item. The contract included specific penalty provisions for late deliveries, with incremental 5% charges assessed for delays between one to fifteen days, and potential market price procurement at the vendor's expense for continued non-compliance. Vendors entering the penalty phase would be deemed non-responsible bidders until all invoices are paid in full.