Vertical stiffeners & jambs

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for vertical stiffeners and jambs for Tyger River Correctional Institution, seeking nine specific line items of door and frame components. The procurement includes various door-related materials such as 3'0x6'8" and 6'0x6'8" vertical stiffeners with half lite specifications, jambs measuring 8 3/4" in different configurations, mullion bars, and blank jamb and mullion materials. All items must be new, with specific requirements including 16-gauge materials, wire glass installations, and hardware preparation for knobs and deadbolts. The sealed bids were due on October 2, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with a public opening at that time and location. Delivery was specified as 90 days after receipt of purchase order to SCDC Facilities at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, with penalties for late delivery ranging from 5% for 1-29 day delays to 20% for delays exceeding 60 days. The contract would be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing required as fixed unit prices for each line item.

The solicitation did not include specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged small businesses, though tax credits are available for subcontracting with certified disadvantaged small businesses at 4% of subcontractor payments up to $50,000 annually for ten consecutive years. Vendors were required to register with the State of South Carolina and submit various certifications, including independent price determination and drug-free workplace compliance. Nonresident contractors might be subject to 2% income tax withholding unless properly registered. The contract was ultimately awarded to Advanced Door Systems, Inc., located in Columbia, South Carolina, with a total contract value of $13,499.70. Unit prices for individual items ranged from $73.00 to $1,635.00, falling under Product Category 45055 (Locks, Key Blanks & Locksmith Tools). Vendors could claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference or U.S. End-Product Preference on a line-item basis if meeting specific statutory requirements under Section 11-35-1524.