Truck, pickup, 1 ton, 350/3500 (2021)

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure two new 1-ton pickup trucks for the state's fleet. Specifically, the solicitation seeks 2021 model year trucks with detailed specifications including a crew cab, standard pickup bed, 4-wheel drive, turbo-diesel engine, single rear wheel configuration, and cloth front bucket seats with a console. Additional required features include floor carpet, tow mirrors, a 30,000-pound goose neck hitch capability, integrated trailer brake control, and a dark-colored paint finish. The procurement process requires online bid submission through the South Carolina procurement website (www.procurement.sc.gov) with fixed pricing in U.S. dollars. Key dates include a submission deadline of June 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with vendor questions due by June 14, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with desired delivery prior to June 30, 2021, and a maximum delivery window of thirty days after purchase order receipt.

The solicitation does not include any minority business set-asides or specific subcontracting requirements. Bidders must possess a state vendor number and submit a signed Cover Page and Page Two with their offer. All items must be new, and unit prices are required for each item. The procurement follows standard South Carolina procurement terms and conditions, including provisions for electronic funds transfer, sales tax exemption for state purchases, and compliance with drug-free workplace and ethics regulations. Vendors must certify compliance with debarment regulations, and no specific restrictions exist regarding organizational types or enterprise designations. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for two vehicles with comprehensive specifications. Delivery will be made to the State Fleet Management Receiving Lot located at 1447 Boston Ave., West Columbia, SC 29170, indicating this is a localized procurement focused on equipping the state's vehicle fleet.