Sheet metal supplies

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for sheet metal supplies to support Facilities Management operations. The procurement seeks thirteen distinct line items of sheet metal products, including carbon steel plates, stainless steel sheets, galvaneal sheets, angles, square tubes, expanded metal, trailer couplers, trailer tires/wheel assemblies, and axle kits. Quantities vary across items, ranging from 7 units for stainless steel plates to 144 units for square tubing, with all items required to be new. The solicitation was issued on April 5, 2021, with a deadline for questions set for April 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM, and a bid opening scheduled for April 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM. All deliveries must be made to SCDC Facilities Management at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29210 within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with late delivery penalties ranging from 5 percent for delays of 1-15 days. Award will be made to one responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid price, with unit prices governing extended prices.

The solicitation includes provisions for South Carolina resident vendor preferences, South Carolina end-product preferences, and U.S. end-product preferences, which can be claimed on a line-item basis if bidders meet statutory requirements. Bidders must register as a state vendor prior to submission and submit sealed offers in one copy to the specified mailing or physical address. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the document. The procurement includes standard state contract terms covering payment by electronic funds transfer, F.O.B. destination shipping, and fixed pricing for the contract duration. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the line items suggests a potentially substantial procurement value. Bidders must complete and return the cover page and page two with their offer, acknowledge receipt of any amendments, and note that pricing should exclude sales or use taxes, which the state will pay directly. No pre-bid conference or site visit is scheduled for this procurement opportunity.