Side feed hoppers and cart dumpers

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400021947) for waste management equipment procurement, specifically seeking side feed hoppers and cart dumpers for two correctional facilities: Broad River and Kirkland Correctional Institutions in Columbia. The procurement encompasses three side feed hoppers for Broad River (1 unit) and Kirkland (2 units), along with two heavy-duty cart dumpers (one for each facility), all designed to be compatible with Marathon Model RJ-250SC 34-cubic-yard self-contained compactors. The equipment must be new, with precise specifications including 3-phase, tri-volt electrical systems (208/230/460 volts), left-hand push button controls, and UL listing. The solicitation was issued on August 25, 2021, with an offer submission deadline of September 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., and award notification expected on September 21, 2021. Vendors must provide unit pricing inclusive of equipment cost, installation charges, and operational completion, with a mandatory one-year parts warranty and 36-month structural warranty. Delivery is required within eight weeks after purchase order receipt, with vendors required to contact the SCDC Recycling Branch to schedule delivery and installation.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations, though vendors may claim South Carolina or U.S. end-product preferences and resident vendor preferences if meeting applicable qualifications. Vendors must register with South Carolina's vendor registration system and obtain a state vendor number prior to submission. The contract includes specific penalty provisions for delivery delays, with 5 percent charges applied for delays ranging from 1-15 days, payable via cashier's or certified check. The state will award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices governing extended prices in award determination. The contract was ultimately awarded to Becker Complete Compactor, located in West Columbia, South Carolina, for a total amount of $52,878.00. Individual unit pricing was established at $2,718.00 for each side feed hopper and $19,644.00 for each heavy-duty cart dumper, with all pricing including delivery and installation at the specified correctional facilities.