Vicon cameras

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued Solicitation #5400027789 for a one-time purchase of Vicon security camera equipment for their Facilities Management Camera Shop in Columbia, SC. The procurement includes 60 multi-sensor starlight cameras (32MP), 100 corner cameras (5MP), 150 outdoor vandal dome cameras (8MP), 100 outdoor vandal dome cameras with motor lens (5MP), 100 micro-dome cameras (5MP), and 200 roughneck cameras (5MP), along with associated mounting hardware and accessories. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of December 27, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET, and bid submission deadline of January 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on total bid price calculated from unit prices in the bidding schedule. Delivery is required within six weeks after receipt of order, with all items to be delivered FOB destination to the SCDC Facilities Management Camera Shop. The solicitation requires fixed pricing for the contract duration and allows for payment via South Carolina Purchasing Card with no additional charges.

The solicitation includes provisions for South Carolina vendor preferences, specifically for in-state vendors, vendors using in-state subcontractors, and vendors selling in-state or US end products under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. These preferences must be claimed and are applied by line item, regardless of whether the award is made by item or lot. The contract was ultimately awarded to Wholesale Industrial Electronics, located in Columbia, SC, with a total awarded amount of $592,296.75. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement requires that only new equipment will be accepted, and bid equals will not be considered. Vendors must provide unit pricing for each line item and ensure all camera components meet the specific manufacturer part numbers outlined in Amendment 1. Offers were required to remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after the opening date, with prompt payment discounts available at 10, 20, and 30 calendar day intervals.