Twill and poplin fabric

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Twill and Poplin Fabric for the Division of Industries. The solicitation seeks two specific fabric types: Twill fabric at 7.5 oz. (65% polyester/35% cotton) and Poplin fabric at 4.25 oz. (65% polyester/35% cotton), both pre-shrunk with crease-resistant and soil-release finishes. The fabrics are required in three distinct colors: Orange (PANTONE 17-1464 TCX), Granite Green (PANTONE 16-5907 TCX), and Green Lake (PANTONE 17-5528 TCX). The total procurement includes 240,000 yards across five line items: 130,000 yards of Orange Poplin, 50,000 yards of Orange Twill, 20,000 yards of Granite Green Poplin, 20,000 yards of Granite Green Twill, and 20,000 yards of Green Lake Poplin. Bidders must submit samples measuring a minimum of 8 by 11 inches along with independent laboratory test results confirming compliance with specific standards, including tensile strength (ASTM D1424-83) and tear strength (ASTM D1682 or D5034). The bid opening was scheduled for October 13, 2022, at 10:00 AM, with award notification posted on October 20, 2022, and all fabrics to be delivered within 120 calendar days of purchase order receipt.

The procurement is being conducted under Procurement Exemption #2 for Raw Materials, which renders the award non-protestable. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specifications. Vendors must maintain current South Carolina vendor registration and submit signed Cover Pages and Page Two documentation. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, vendors must be registered with the State of South Carolina and maintain a state vendor number. The previous award price for similar fabric from a prior solicitation was $1.84 per yard for Poplin and $2.14 per yard for Twill, which provides context for pricing expectations. In this specific procurement, Carr Textile Corporation from Fenton, Missouri, was awarded the contract with a total amount of $560,600.00, with unit pricing ranging from $2.19 to $2.69 per yard depending on fabric type and color. Delivery requirements are specific, with fabrics to be delivered to the SCDC Lee Apparel Plant in Bishopville, South Carolina, between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM Monday through Thursday, with at least 24-hour delivery confirmation required and no Friday deliveries permitted.