Description
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to supply 40 commercial‑grade, ASME‑certified 100‑gallon gas water heaters (20 natural‑gas models and 20 propane models) for its facilities, with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order issuance. The contract is a one‑year, fixed‑price, lowest‑price‑responsive‑bid award. The vendor must be a registered South Carolina vendor and provide two units in stock for emergency replacement. No installation services are required, only delivery of new, fully‑spec’d units.
• 20 units of A‑O Smith BTR‑400AN (natural‑gas) and 20 units of A‑O Smith BTR‑400ALP (propane) – 100 gal, 390,000 BTU/hr, ASME‑certified.
• Must maintain two “stock” heaters (one of each fuel type) for emergency response and deliver all items within 30 days ARO.
• Fixed‑price contract, one‑year term, award based on lowest responsive bid; vendor must hold a valid SC vendor number and submit sealed paper offers by 09/17/2026.