Sheet metal supplies

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for sheet metal supplies to support renovations at McCormick Correctional Institution. The solicitation sought quotes for eleven specific line items of sheet metal products, including 20 gauge stainless steel sheets, 1/2" schedule 40 stainless steel pipes, various flat bars, stainless steel angles, galvannealed sheets, and structural tubing. The procurement required vendors to provide new materials delivered F.O.B. destination to SCDC-Facilities at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, with a mandatory delivery timeline of thirty days after purchase order receipt. The bid opening was scheduled for December 10, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with award notification set for December 16, 2019. Evaluation criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the ability to claim various vendor preferences including South Carolina resident vendor and US end-product preferences.

The solicitation included several key vendor requirements, such as maintaining a South Carolina vendor registration number and complying with state procurement laws and ethics regulations. Vendors were required to provide certifications regarding debarment, independent price determination, and drug-free workplace compliance. The contract allowed for potential vendor preferences, including South Carolina resident vendor, South Carolina end-product, and US end-product options on a line-item basis. Ultimately, the contract was awarded to Dillon Supply of West Columbia, South Carolina, with a total contract value of $16,380.73. Individual line item unit prices ranged from $11.88 to $167.81 per unit, with the procurement conducted by buyer Brittany Driggers and overseen by Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, Director of Procurement. The State reserved the right to reject any or all offers, cancel the solicitation, or terminate the contract for convenience.