Waistband elastic

The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) Purchasing Branch is procuring waistband elastic materials through a competitive bid process under Procurement Exemption #2 for raw materials. The solicitation seeks six line items of pre-shrunk white elastic in various widths, with total estimated quantities of 412,700 yards, including 1-inch elastic with different latex and polyester compositions, and multiple scallop edge variations ranging from 5/16 inch to 1 inch. Sealed bids were due by October 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM, with questions required by September 13, 2019, at 11:00 AM, and award notification scheduled for October 7, 2019. Vendors must submit one-yard samples of each elastic specification and manufacturer's product literature prior to bid opening. The contract will be an initial one-year term with options to renew for three additional one-year terms, resulting in a potential maximum contract period of four years. Delivery requirements include a 90-day delivery window from purchase order receipt, with specific delivery hours (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Thursday) and no Friday deliveries.

The procurement is open to registered South Carolina vendors who can meet strict technical specifications, including specific latex and polyester content percentages, knit construction details, and elastic element requirements. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documents. Bidders must comply with drug-free workplace and ethics certifications and be prepared to provide cost or pricing data if requested. The solicitation includes late delivery penalties ranging from 5% for 1-29 day delays to 20% for delays of 60 days or more. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total estimated quantity of 412,700 yards across six line items suggests a substantial procurement value. The contract will be awarded by individual line item to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with unit prices governing over extended prices. No minimum order requirements are specified, and all orders will be placed on an as-needed basis with quantities that may vary throughout the contract period.