- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of clear bags with a navy blue "SCDC" logo imprint, specifically targeting the SCDC Commissary Main Warehouse. The solicitation (Number 5400025901) sought 3,000 bags estimated annually, with a potential total of 15,000 bags over the contract period, though orders would be placed on an as-needed basis with no minimum order guarantees. The preferred product was the International...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections Facilities Management Division issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400026037 for roofing supplies on October 16, 2023, with a bid opening date of October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The procurement involves a one-time purchase of five specific line items: 180 drums of Type 3 asphalt (100 lb drums), 800 high temperature mop hanks (2-1/2 lb), 120 mop down modified white granulated rolls, 30 five-gallon buckets of roofing cement, and 30...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for high-top work boots to be used by inmates in Richland County. The procurement seeks Plain Toe High Top Work Boots in black, with sizes ranging from 2-15 (including half sizes 2.5-10.5) and available in regular, wide, and extra-wide widths. The solicitation includes 21 line items with quantities varying from 48 to 600 pairs, totaling approximately 5,400 pairs. The preferred brand is Shoe Corporation...
- The State of South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has issued an amended Request for Quote (RFQ) for Employee Appreciation apparel, specifically targeting Sport-Tek hooded soft shell jackets for agency employees. The procurement seeks 1,700 jackets in both ladies and mens styles, with sizes ranging from XS to 4XL for women and XS to 6XL for men. All jackets must be true navy in color with a white SCDHHS logo applied via screen-print or embroidery on the left chest,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued Solicitation 5400026260 for the procurement of 200 suicide blankets, with a specific requirement for Ferguson Safety Products SBL-Blue or an equivalent product. The blankets must measure 56" x 80" and be constructed from 1,000 denier nylon Cordura fabric with specific technical requirements including flame resistance, tear resistance, machine washability, and a five-year guarantee. The bid was posted on...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for specific roofing supplies through Solicitation Number 5400026115, targeting a one-time purchase of specialized equipment. The procurement includes four distinct line items: one Hot Asphalt Kettle (400 gallon, dual burners), two Rotary Planers 14" (for tar and gravel flat roofing), one Heavy Duty Hand Brake, and six Wheelbarrows. All items must be new and delivered within thirty days of purchase...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is seeking to procure 250 cases of 19-inch Lash Tab Backpacks, with each case containing 24 backpacks, totaling 6,000 individual units for older students and adults. The preferred brand is Bags in Bulk model 7287 or an equivalent product, with specific design requirements including contrast lash tabs, padded adjustable straps, durable double zippers, and front zipper pockets. The backpacks must be constructed from 600D polyester and available...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch is conducting a re-bid solicitation for 19-inch Lash Tab Backpacks with Side Mesh Pockets, targeting approximately 250 cases (24 units per case) for older students and adult use. The procurement seeks backpacks with specific design requirements, including contrast lash tabs, padded adjustable straps, double zippers, front zipper pockets, and construction from 600D polyester in various colors (black, blue, green, gray for boys;...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation 5400026670 for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking insect and pest control products for its facilities located in Richland County. The procurement specifically requests ten line items of pest control supplies, including Talstar Pro, Suspend PT Bettix, Extinguish Plus fire ant control, Wasp Freeze Formula II, Weatherblox XT, multicatch traps, glue traps, and gel baits for ants and roaches. Vendors may offer equal...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation 5400026272 for the procurement of lock seals to be used at their Commissary Main Warehouse in Richland County. The solicitation seeks 100 cases of heavy-duty polypropylene lock seals with specific technical requirements, including a 13-point locking device, adjustable straps, and sequential numbering starting at 0300000 with a minimum 7-digit format. The preferred product is the BagGuard Model PS360 or an approved...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for procuring 1,750 rain suits for the SCDC Commissary Main Warehouse, targeting six specific size categories ranging from Large to 5XL. The solicitation requires clear, 0.20mm PVC rainwear with precise construction specifications, including welded seams, attached hoods, elastic waistbands, adjustable wrist and ankle snap closures, ventilation holes, white plastic zippers, and reinforced seat and crotch areas. The preferred brand is Squall 0722 or an equivalent product, with each case containing 20 rain suits in clear poly bags. Bidders were required to submit sealed offers by December 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with questions due by December 4, 2023, at 7:00 AM. The initial contract term is one year from the effective date, with potential automatic renewal for four additional one-year periods. Evaluation criteria focused on the lowest-responsive-and-responsible-bidder basis, with unit prices governing the award calculation. The lowest responsive bidder was required to submit free samples within 72 hours of bid opening for testing and evaluation. The solicitation allowed vendors to claim South Carolina or U.S. end-product preferences, as well as resident vendor preferences if applicable. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned. Ultimately, TQBM, Inc. from Elkridge, Maryland, was awarded the contract at $9.00 per rainsuit, resulting in an initial contract award amount of $15,750.00 and a potential total contract value of $78,750.00 across the five-year period. The awarded brand is Famology FU1907PVC, which must meet all specified technical requirements. Deliveries will be made to the SCDC Commissary Warehouse at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, with shipments required within 30 days of purchase order receipt. The contractor will have 90 days from the award date to establish inventory, after which purchase order deliveries must be fulfilled within 30 days. No minimum order requirements are permitted, and all orders will be processed on an as-needed basis with varying quantities.
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5400025997 Award.doc | 557KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Award Extension 2.docx | 27KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
5400025997 Full Bid.docx | 526KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Award Extension 1.docx | 27KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Attachment A.xls | 41KB | Spreadsheet | 11/18/25 |