The School District of Pickens County issued a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) to acquire a single 7‑ft × 16‑ft Kingtec TC30T16 refrigerated/freezer trailer (or an equivalent model). The RFQ required vendors to submit sealed offers by February 24, 2023, and stipulated that the award would be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The district later awarded the contract to Storage in Motion on March 1, 2023. The trailer must be new, include factory‑installed refrigeration and power systems, meet specific temperature and capacity requirements, and be delivered FOB destination to the district’s nutrition services location. The contract is a fixed‑price, unit‑price purchase with no disclosed budget ceiling.
• Scope: One 7′ × 16′ refrigerated/freezer trailer (Kingtec TC30T16 or equivalent) with optional 36‑in. × 6‑ft ramp.
• Requirements: New equipment, manufacturer warranty, operational manual, FOB destination, compliance with South Carolina minority‑vendor preferences and E‑Verify.
• Procurement: Open competition RFQ, award to Storage in Motion, unit‑price pricing, no set‑aside designation.