Treated dimensional lumber for bear isla

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) issued a Request for Quotes for treated dimensional lumber procurement for Bear Island Wildlife Management Area in Colleton County. The solicitation requires five specific lumber line items, including 100 pieces of 3"x12"x16' Center match tongue and groove #1 grade 2.5 CCA treated boards, 150 pieces of 3"x12"x12' Sloppy V #2 grade 2.5 CCA treated boards, 40 pieces of 3"x12"x24' #1 grade 2.5 CCA treated boards, 20 pieces of 4"x8"x16' #1 grade 2.5 CCA treated boards, and 40 pieces of 20' 2.5 CCA treated poles with 8" tops. All lumber must be new, not stacked in bundles larger than 25 boards, and delivered to Bear Island WMA at 42 Ti Ti Lane, Green Pond, South Carolina with off-loading included. The deadline for submission was February 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM, with vendor questions required by February 4, 2020, at 12:00 Noon. Evaluation criteria include being the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the state reserving the right to reject individual lumber pieces based on visual inspection for structural defects.

Vendors may claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, SC End-Product Preference, or US End-Product Preference if meeting statutory requirements, with all preference claims requiring proper documentation and applying by line item. Mandatory vendor registration with the state is required, with offers submitted online through the SCEIS portal system or as a hard copy via mail or physical delivery to the SCDNR Procurement Office. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and worker's compensation insurance as required by South Carolina law. Delivery of the lumber is required within 30 days after the contractor receives the purchase order. Pricing must be submitted as unit prices for each line item, inclusive of all freight, shipping, and other associated fees. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a focused procurement for specific lumber requirements at the Bear Island Wildlife Management Area.