SELF-PROPELLED PIPE CRAWLER CAMERA

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (Solicitation #5400021133) for a self-propelled pipe crawler camera system to be delivered to the Spartanburg Maintenance facility. The procurement seeks one unit of a specialized camera system capable of inspecting pipes ranging from 12 to 48 inches in diameter, with specific technical requirements including a high-definition articulating camera with zoom and LED illumination capabilities. The system must include a portable Windows-based controller with at least 1 TB of memory, a minimum of 650 feet of camera cable with automatic feeding and rewinding, and a 2200-watt generator with inverter technology. Key deliverables include the camera system, one operational manual, and the ability to demonstrate equipment within two days of delivery. The solicitation timeline includes a bid submission deadline of April 27, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., with questions from potential bidders due by April 9, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. Award notification was scheduled for April 30, 2021, with the expectation that all deliveries must be completed within thirty days of the purchase order receipt. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with all items required to be new and packaging materials to be disposed of by the contractor.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. Vendor registration with the State of South Carolina is mandatory prior to bid submission, and all bidders must obtain a South Carolina vendor number before participating. The procurement does not specify a precise award value or budget range, instead focusing on the technical specifications and performance requirements of the pipe crawler camera system. Bidders must submit their offers online through http://www.procurement.sc.gov and agree to hold their offer open for a minimum of thirty calendar days following the opening date. The procurement officer for this solicitation is Laura Bagwell, who can be contacted at 803-737-1013 or bagwelllb@scdot.org. Pricing is fixed for the duration of the contract, and payment will be processed through electronic funds transfer following the submission of proper invoices. The solicitation emphasizes that the awarded vendor must provide a comprehensive system that meets the specific technical requirements outlined in the document, including 1080p high-definition resolution, data transfer capabilities, and compatibility with end-user computer systems.