STC Traffic Signal Cabinet/Controller

The State of South Carolina, specifically the Department of Transportation (SCDOT), is seeking to establish a statewide term contract for traffic signal cabinet/controller equipment and associated components through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The procurement encompasses 26 line items including controllers, cabinets (Model 336S and Model 332A), conflict monitors, load switches, isolators, relays, detector amplifiers, surge protection devices, power supplies, testing equipment, training services, and equipment repair services. Bidders must exclusively offer products pre-qualified by SCDOT and are required to submit two complete, fully operational sample cabinets before award. The solicitation requires vendors to provide comprehensive documentation including installation, operating, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated price, calculated by multiplying unit prices by estimated annual quantities. Key dates include a pre-bid conference on January 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by 3:00 PM that same day, and final offers due on February 23, 2022, at 11:00 AM.

The contract is mandatory for all South Carolina state agencies and optional for local and political subdivisions. Vendors must have service facilities and authorized representatives located within 150 miles of Columbia, South Carolina, with on-site warranty repair capability within two business days. Contractors are required to provide a minimum 24-month warranty covering manufacturer defects, including parts and labor, with an additional warranty year following any repair or replacement. The contract includes a one-percent administrative service fee on total quarterly sales, payable to the Procurement Services Division. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements mandate Buy America provisions, with rolling stock requiring 60 percent domestic content and comprehensive compliance with disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation goals. The initial contract term is one year, with four optional one-year renewal terms possible, extending potential contract duration through April 3, 2027. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, estimated annual quantities range from 15 to 2,500 units across the 26 line items, suggesting a potentially significant procurement opportunity.