- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a procurement of specialized food service items for its commissary warehouse, specifically seeking 7 cases of FDA-approved poly-TPE-29 flex sporks and 10 cases of 9.5-ounce FDA-approved silicone tumblers. The solicitation targets products designed to prevent weapon creation, with specific requirements including microwave-safety, temperature resistance from -40F to 248F for sporks and -40F to 446F for...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for the procurement of sporks and tumblers for the agency's commissary warehouse. The specific requirements include flexible sporks made of FDA-approved Poly-TPE-29 pliable plastic in orange, packed 100 pieces per pack and 400 pieces per case, with a preference for Cook's Sentry Series Brand Spork or equivalent. Additionally, the solicitation seeks 9.5-ounce silicone...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Pot Shot, a manual wash pot and pan liquid detergent, targeting 23 correctional facilities across the state. The procurement seeks a one-time purchase of 1,038 cases of cleaning product, packaged in 1-gallon containers with 4 gallons per case. Key product requirements include degreasing and rinsing capabilities, biodegradability, high sudsing action, concentrated formulation, non-skin irritation, and...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400026524 for a one-time procurement of 423,360 egg flats to support the Agriculture Division at MacDougall Farm. The egg flats must be 5x6 configuration (30 count), measuring 12" x 12" square, constructed entirely of paper pulp material, and palletized for delivery. Specific delivery requirements mandate transportation to the SCDC Agricultural Branch at MacDougall Farm located at...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch issued an Invitation for Bid (Solicitation 5400026496) for plastic polyethylene pouch film to be used in the Agriculture Division's Wateree River Dairy facility. The procurement seeks 70,000 pounds of film annually, with specific technical requirements including 10.75" x 2.75 MIL SWS orientation, high clarity, linear low-density polyethylene, untreated, with a 3" core, weighing 52 pounds per roll and measuring...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation, number 5400026176, for a one-time procurement of sheet metal supplies and equipment to be delivered to the Broad River Correctional Institution Sign Shop. The procurement encompasses twelve distinct line items including hot-rolled angles, flat bars, steel sheets in various gauges, piano hinges, schedule 40 pipes, and various fasteners such as bolts, nuts, washers, and hex cap screws. Quantities for...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is conducting a re-bid procurement for comprehensive vending services across ten correctional institutions, including Evans, Kershaw, Lee, Turbeville, Lieber, Broad River, Kirkland, McCormick, Perry, and Tyger River Correctional Institutions. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to furnish, install, maintain, and operate automatic vending equipment, with specific requirements for product mix, including a minimum of 10% cold food items,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for custom classification folders to support inmate records management. The procurement seeks two specific types of yellow, 25-point pressboard folders manufactured by Smead (model 26800), with end tabs and straight-cut configuration. Line Item 0001 requires 2,500 pre-numbered folders annually, sequentially numbered starting at 394810, while Line Item 0002 calls for 1,000 non-numbered folders...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (Solicitation 5400027643) for selling recyclable plastic and paper products from its Recycling Center. The procurement encompasses ten line items, including various paper products (cardboard, colored paper, magazines, mixed paper, newspaper, and white ledger) and plastic products (#1 PET, #2 HDPE, and #4 LDPE), with annual quantities ranging from 5 to 736 tons. A specific line item involves the sale of forty...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a solicitation (5400026267) for a one-time procurement of sheet metal supplies and related materials. The solicitation seeks ten line items of specialized sheet metal products, including stainless steel sheets (T304L) in various gauges, carbon expanded metal grating, square tubing, hot-rolled flat bars, and other metal components. Quantities for each line item range from 25 to 100 units, with specific requirements for new materials to be...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for serving tray lids to support its food service operations at the main warehouse. The procurement seeks 500 cases of clear, FDA-approved lids, with each case containing 24 lids designed specifically for 5-compartment serving trays. These lids must be compatible with Cook's Sentry Series Extra Deep 630-440SSB and Duralux TX-506-XtremeFlex trays, measuring 14-5/32"L x 10"W x 1-5/32"D, and include a mandatory 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. The evaluation criteria specify that the award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices taking precedence over extended prices. Key dates include a bid opening on December 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM, with questions from offerors required to be submitted no later than five business days prior to the opening. The award was originally scheduled for December 18, 2023, but has been extended multiple times, with the current award posting date set for January 9, 2024. Vendors must submit sealed packages to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch, either by physical mail, in-person delivery, or via email, and must include a signed Cover Page and Page Two with their offers. Vendors must be registered with the state and may claim South Carolina or U.S. end-product preferences or resident vendor status if they meet statutory requirements. The solicitation includes standard state procurement terms such as fixed pricing, electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment processing, and certification of independent pricing. Vendors must provide a South Carolina vendor number and comply with various certifications including independent pricing, debarment status, drug-free workplace, and ethics compliance. The lowest bidder will be required to submit product samples within 72 business hours of notification for testing and evaluation. Delivery requirements mandate that all items be new, meet quality specifications, and be delivered palletized and shrink-wrapped to the SCDC Food Service Warehouse at 4422 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 within 30 days of purchase order receipt. While no specific budget range is detailed, this is a one-time buy for 500 cases of tray lids with no renewal options. The state reserves the right to reject any or all offers and may cancel the solicitation at its discretion.
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Award Extension 2.docx | 27KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
NON AWARD.doc | 529KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
5400026218 Amendment 1.docx | 99KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
Award Extension 1.docx | 27KB | Document | 11/18/25 | |
5400026218 Full Bid.docx | 96KB | Document | 11/18/25 |