Request for Quotes – Annual Pricing for Provision and Delivery of #57 Stone (Granite)

Dorchester County Water & Sewer in South Carolina has issued Request for Quotes (RFQ) No. 2026-37 seeking annual pricing for the provision and delivery of #57 Stone (Granite). The procurement is specifically for granite stone priced per ton, with delivery required to various locations within Dorchester County, with the primary delivery site located at 235 Deming Way, Summerville, SC. Historical order data indicates approximately 181.14 tons were previously ordered between February 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025, though these quantities are estimated and do not guarantee future purchase volumes. The contract term will run from January 30, 2026, through January 29, 2027, with critical procurement dates including a question submission deadline of January 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM, and final quote responses due January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Vendors must commit to delivering materials within two business days of order, with failure to meet delivery dates resulting in order cancellation and potential replacement by an alternative supplier. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest pricing, with the County reserving the right to award to one or multiple vendors.

Insurance requirements for potential vendors include comprehensive coverage specifications: General Liability with a $1,000,000 general aggregate limit, Automobile Liability with a $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation compliant with state law and featuring $1,000,000 employers liability, and Professional Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence. Bidders must possess valid business licenses, comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, and submit documentation including a Statement of Qualifications and various compliance certifications. Pricing submissions must incorporate all applicable state and local taxes, with successful bidders responsible for calculating and remitting the seven percent South Carolina sales and use tax. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the County will withhold tax amounts from invoices for non-South Carolina based bidders. Though no specific award value is detailed, the procurement suggests an annual requirements contract for stone materials, with actual expenditures dependent on Dorchester County Water & Sewer's operational needs throughout the contract period.