SUMP PUMPS

The South Carolina Department of Corrections initiated a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered 5400024724 for the procurement of specialized sump pump equipment to be used at its facilities. The procurement seeks six HP sump pumps with specific technical requirements (480v/3 phase, 60 GPM at 20 ft. TDH, 2" discharge), three single-phase duplex SES control panels, three pump/control switches (A2N33 float switches), and six slide rail assemblies. All procured items must be new, with bidders permitted to offer equivalent products to preferred brands like Bell & Gossett, contingent upon providing descriptive literature demonstrating product equivalency. The solicitation required sealed offers to be submitted by March 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM, either physically to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch or electronically to bidsubmissions@doc.gov. Delivery of the equipment is expected within thirty days of purchase order receipt, with the final delivery location specified as SCDC Facilities at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices taking precedence in bid evaluation.

The solicitation allows for potential vendor preferences, including South Carolina and United States end-product preferences, as well as resident vendor preferences subject to specific qualification criteria. Vendor registration with the state is mandatory prior to offer submission. Bidders must comply with standard South Carolina procurement code requirements, including certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace compliance, and ethics compliance. The contract was ultimately awarded to Winsupply of Lexington, SC Inc., located at 373 Porsche Drive, Lexington, SC 29072, with a total evaluated and awarded amount of $24,603.00. Individual unit prices were established as follows: sump pumps at $1,140.00 each, control panels at $1,290.00 each, float switches at $51.00 each, and slide rail assemblies at $2,290.00 each. The procurement was managed by Buyer Chad Byrd under the direction of Director of Purchasing Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, with the award finalized on March 8, 2023.