Vicon cameras

The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a solicitation (5400022581) for the procurement of Vicon cameras across multiple institutional facilities. The procurement encompasses six distinct line items totaling 718 camera units, including 120 units of 5MP True WDR Micro-Dome IP cameras with 2.8mm fixed lenses, 20 units of 20MP multi-sensor cameras with motorized 2.7-13mm lenses, 17 units of 5MP cameras with motorized lenses, and 341 units of 4MP outdoor IP cameras with motorized lenses. Bidders must be certified Vicon integrators and provide proof of certification, with no product substitutions permitted to ensure compatibility with the existing security network. The solicitation was initially issued on January 25, 2022, with an amended submission deadline of February 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM. Sealed bids were to be submitted to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch located at 4420 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina. The contract requires all equipment to be new, with delivery mandated within twelve weeks after receiving the purchase order. Award criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with pricing evaluated based on fixed unit prices for each line item.

The procurement opportunity did not specifically designate set-aside provisions for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors could claim preferences for South Carolina or United States manufactured products. A state vendor number was mandatory for bid submission, obtainable through www.procurement.sc.gov. The contract was ultimately awarded to Wholesale Industrial Electronics, located at 1900 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina, with a total contract value of $216,787.76. Pricing varied by camera model, ranging from $187.91 per unit for 5MP micro-dome cameras to $1,516.48 per unit for 20MP multi-sensor cameras, with 4MP outdoor models priced at $250.00 per unit. Bidders retained the right to protest the award in accordance with Section 11-35-4210 of the South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, with protests to be filed with the Chief Procurement Officer at the Materials Management Office. Non-resident contractors were potentially subject to a two percent withholding requirement on payments, and all contract terms were governed by South Carolina Code, including provisions for electronic funds transfer, fixed pricing, and termination for convenience.