Description
The State of South Carolina is soliciting bids for a statewide term contract to supply paper towels, toilet tissue, and related dispensing hardware to public schools, local governments, higher‑education institutions, and other state entities. Vendors must price every line‑item in the provided market‑basket worksheet, offer “equal” product alternatives where permissible, and accept a 1.25 % administrative fee on all sales. The contract is a one‑year base with four optional one‑year extensions, and the three lowest responsive and responsible bidders will be awarded.
• Supply a broad catalog of consumable hygiene products (≈ 30 SKUs) with estimated life‑of‑contract quantities ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands per item.
• Provide dispenser hardware separately and quote installation costs on a per‑order basis; shipping is free for orders > $100.
• Submit a completed pricing worksheet, point‑of‑contact sheet, and reporting template via the SCEIS portal by the November 23 2026 deadline; attend an optional pre‑bid Teams meeting on October 23 2026.