Water Heaters for SCDC

The South Carolina Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch is requesting bids on 40 glass-lined commercial gas water heaters (20 units each of two specific models) under IFB, with bids due September 17, 2026 and questions due by September 2. The scope is restricted to A O Smith BTR-400AN (natural gas) and BTR-400ALP (propane) models — both 100-gallon capacity, 390,000 BTU, ASME-certified units with specified thermal efficiency, pressure rating, safety relief valves, anode rods, and connection configurations.

Vendors may claim South Carolina Resident Vendor Preference, South Carolina End-Product Preference, or United States End-Product Preference under Section 11-35-1524 of the South Carolina Code of Laws where applicable. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder on total bid price, with pricing submitted as fixed unit prices and extended line-item prices.

The vendor must maintain emergency inventory of one natural gas and one propane unit and deliver within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Deliveries are to SCDC Facilities Management at 4322 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29204-4012. The contract term is one year with no renewal options.

Bid opening is September 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Award notification is expected September 24, 2026. All offers must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the SCDC Purchasing Branch at 4530 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC 29210, and vendors must hold a South Carolina vendor number prior to submission. Nonresident contractors are subject to South Carolina withholding tax under Section 12-8-550. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer following invoice submission and goods acceptance.