Power pole replacement and repair

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400022233 for power pole replacement and repair services across three separate lots at different correctional facility locations. The procurement sought comprehensive electrical infrastructure upgrades involving power pole replacement, transformer reinstallation, cross arm replacement, and associated underground and overhead service work. Specifically, Lot A targeted the Facilities Management Building, Lot B focused on the Asset Control Hut, and Lot C addressed Manning Correctional facility's electrical infrastructure. The RFQ was originally issued on October 26, 2021, with a bid submission deadline of November 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM. Vendors were required to submit sealed offers either physically to the SCDC Purchasing Branch in Columbia, SC, or via email, with strict requirements including legal name identification, authorized signatures, state vendor numbers, and various mandatory certifications. All proposed work was required to be completed within 60 days of purchase order receipt, with penalties assessed for delays exceeding three days. Vendors were expected to provide all new equipment and deliver to specified SCDC facilities.

The solicitation did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it did provide for South Carolina resident vendor preferences. Subcontracting was permitted but required express approval for work exceeding 10 percent of total cost or involving critical services. The state intended to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, evaluated on a per-lot basis. Initially, no bids were received, resulting in a non-award statement on November 16, 2021. However, a subsequent amended statement of award was issued indicating J. Moore Electrical Contractors, Inc. from Swansea, South Carolina, was ultimately awarded the contract for a total evaluated amount of $62,400.00, with individual lot prices breaking down as Lot A at $13,500.00, Lot B at $12,900.00, and Lot C at $36,000.00. The procurement fell under Product Category 93687 for Transformer (High Voltage) Maintenance and Repair, suggesting specialized electrical infrastructure expertise was required for successful bid submission.