Used 36'-40' dump trailer

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Agricultural Division issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation number 5400026516 on February 2, 2024, seeking to procure one used 36'-40' dump trailer for its Agricultural Branch. The trailer must be a 2017 or newer model year, featuring specific technical requirements including a swing tailgate, rollover waterproof tarp, rear/end dump capability, fixed rear axles, front cleanout door, coal door chute, and radial tires with less than 20% tread wear. Sealed offers were due by February 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with submissions accepted either physically at the SCDC Purchasing Branch or electronically via email. The trailer must be delivered within 30 days of order to the SCDC Agricultural Division's Wateree River Farm located at 8200 State Farm Road, Rembert, South Carolina 29128. Award evaluation criteria focused on identifying the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the state conducting a pre-award equipment inspection to ensure operational condition. The official award posting was scheduled for February 16, 2024, with a final award announcement date of February 21, 2024.

The procurement opportunity was open to registered South Carolina vendors, with potential opportunities for state end-product, U.S. end-product, or resident vendor preferences for qualifying bidders. Nonresident contractors might be subject to withholding requirements under South Carolina Code Section 12-8-550. Ultimately, Southeastern Organic, LLC, located in Lexington, South Carolina, was awarded the contract for one trailer unit at $45,000.00, with the awarded trailer brand being EAST. Vendors were required to provide documentation of all applicable warranties. The procurement was specific to Richland County and administered by SCDC purchasing personnel, with Elizabeth McWhorter serving as the buyer and Ruthie H. Bishop, CPPB, serving as Director of Purchasing. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents.