Tactical boots & shoes

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ #5400027790) for tactical boots and shoes, specifically seeking to procure specific models from 5.11 and Under Armour brands. The solicitation requires 25 pairs each of six different styles, including 5.11 ATAC Storm 2.0 men's and women's boots, 5.11 A/T Mid WP men's boots, and UA Valsetz Mid men's boots, all in black color. Vendors must be located within a 15-20 mile radius of the agency's Columbia, SC location and the SC Criminal Justice Academy to facilitate product trials. The solicitation has strict requirements that only the specified brand names and model numbers will be accepted, with no substitutions permitted. Key dates include a question submission deadline of December 18, 2024, and a bid submission deadline of January 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM, with award posting expected on January 13, 2025. The initial contract term will run for one year from January 7, 2025, with two additional one-year renewal options available.

The procurement offers preferences for South Carolina and US end products, as well as resident vendor preferences. There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documents. The contract has a maximum value of $50,000, with historical usage averaging 120 pairs of boots annually. Vendors must include all shipping and freight charges in their unit prices and will be paid via electronic funds transfer or purchasing card (Visa) with no additional charges permitted. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the understanding that pricing must remain fixed during the initial contract term and potential adjustments considered only during renewal periods. Vendors must submit their offers online through www.procurement.sc.gov and are required to acknowledge any amendments to the solicitation through signing and returning the amendment, identifying it on Page Two, sending a letter, or indicating receipt in their bid submission.