Powder fire ANT mound killer

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a competitive procurement for Powder Fire Ant Mound Killer through Invitation for Bid solicitation 5400026043, targeting the SCDC Commissary Main Warehouse. The procurement seeks 1,200 units of 12-ounce fire ant killer containers with specific technical requirements, including 0.1% Deltamethrin as an active ingredient, capability to treat 75 mounds per container, and a fast-acting formulation effective for up to eight months. The preferred product is Bengal UltraDust 2X Fire Ant Killer or an equivalent, with strict specifications requiring a ready-to-use powder format that does not clump or absorb moisture. Key procurement dates included a bid submission deadline of November 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with questions due by October 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The evaluation criteria focused on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with vendors required to submit a labeled 12-ounce sample meeting all product specifications prior to bid opening. The contract structure allows for an initial one-year term with four optional one-year renewals, potentially extending the contract to a maximum of five years.

The solicitation was open to vendors registered with the State of South Carolina, with opportunities for resident vendor, South Carolina end-product, or United States end-product preferences if properly documented. Ultimately, the contract was awarded to Willingham and Sons Building Supplies and Septic Tanks, Inc., located in Newberry, South Carolina, with an initial contract value of $5,880.00 for the first year and a total potential contract value of $29,400.00 across the five-year period. The unit price was established at $4.90 per 12-ounce container, with pricing set as FOB Destination and including all shipping charges. Delivery requirements mandate shipments within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with deliveries restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. The vendor must provide palletized shipments suitable for forklift and pallet jack access, delivered to the SCDC Commissary Warehouse at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina. Price adjustments may be requested for renewal terms, subject to approval and justified by Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Producer Price Index (PPI) data, with requests required at least 90 days prior to term expiration.