Repair boiler at kershaw

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation for boiler repair services at the Kershaw Correctional Institution located in Jasper County. The procurement specifically requires repair work on a Donlee Boiler Model SPWV-100/N148890, a 120 hp boiler with National Board #27046. The scope of work includes comprehensive boiler maintenance involving removal and installation of new refractory in the rear door and rear arch, curing of refractory, and gas tuning according to manufacturer recommendations. Sealed bids were originally due on August 19, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for August 6, 2019, at 10:00 AM. Bidders were required to submit one copy of their proposal to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch, with delivery of services expected within 60 days of purchase order receipt. The procurement mandates that bidders be registered with the South Carolina procurement system, possess a state vendor number, and comply with independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace requirements, and ethical standards. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on a fixed unit price that includes all labor, materials, equipment, and service costs.

The solicitation provides several preference opportunities for bidders, including South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, SC End-Product Preference, and US End-Product Preference, which must be claimed by the bidder if applicable. Nonresident contractors may be subject to a 2% income tax withholding requirement unless they register with the Department of Revenue or submit Form I-312. The contract contains provisions for potential late delivery penalties ranging from 5% to 20% depending on the duration of delay. While no specific funding amount was disclosed, the solicitation indicates that the contract will be governed by South Carolina law and includes standard state terms regarding payment, termination for convenience, compliance with applicable laws, and intellectual property indemnification. Notably, the original solicitation was ultimately cancelled due to ambiguous specifications, with the procurement office indicating that a new bid would be re-issued at a later date. Interested parties were advised to monitor the South Carolina Department of Corrections procurement bulletin board for future amendments and the reissued solicitation.