Pot shot

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Pot Shot, a manual wash pot and pan liquid detergent, targeting 23 correctional facilities across the state. The procurement seeks a one-time purchase of 1,038 cases of cleaning product, packaged in 1-gallon containers with 4 gallons per case. Key product requirements include degreasing and rinsing capabilities, biodegradability, high sudsing action, concentrated formulation, non-skin irritation, and compatibility with hard and soft water conditions. The solicitation requires products to be new, properly labeled in compliance with EPA and DHEC regulations, and accompanied by Safety Data Sheets (SDS) with a minimum three-month shelf life. Bidders must submit fixed unit pricing in U.S. dollars, exclusive of sales taxes, and provide descriptive literature if proposing an alternative to the preferred brand. Critical procurement dates include a bid opening on January 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with questions due five business days prior, and award notification scheduled for January 6, 2024. Delivery is mandated within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with F.O.B. destination to multiple SCDC facilities statewide.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, but does allow for South Carolina and U.S. end-product preferences on a line-item basis. Bidders must register as state vendors and submit signed documentation to be eligible. The contract was ultimately awarded to Authorized Lake Cleaning Org, located in Mooresville, North Carolina, with a vendor number of 7000129802. The total awarded amount is $25,694.40, with a unit price of $21.20 per 4-gallon case of Pot Shot cleaning product. Individual facility line items range from 15 to 90 cases, with extended prices varying from $318.00 to $1,908.00 per location. The procurement process was overseen by Monica Briseno as buyer and Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, as Director of Purchasing. Delivery is scheduled in three equal monthly shipments on January 25, February 26, and March 25, 2024, to the SCDC Commissary Main Warehouse at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC.