Cancelled: ABC Institute Cabinet Installation

The solicitation for the furnish, deliver, and install of open storage cabinet systems for a music classroom at Allendale-Fairfax Middle High School was issued under solicitation number FY26-RFQ-06 by Winthrop University on behalf of the State of South Carolina, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026. The contract, classified under NAICS code 238350, required the contractor to provide a single lot of open shelving cabinet systems designed exclusively for drumline equipment and musical instruments in protective cases, with no doors to ensure accessibility and ventilation. The cabinets must accommodate specific quantities including ten clarinets, ten alto saxophones, ten trumpets, ten trombones, and other instruments, along with at least twelve linear feet of metal shelving and three open shelves for percussion gear. Full installation services, including unloading, assembly, placement according to an approved room layout, and anchoring to prevent tipping, were mandatory and had to be completed by September 21, 2026. All deliveries were required to be F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid, with costs included in the unit price and no separate freight charges permitted. Cabinets had to be individually packaged and transported via enclosed truck to prevent damage, and shipments required the Purchase Order number and a detailed description on both the delivery ticket and invoice. The contractor was responsible for ensuring all materials were new, institutional grade, and compliant with industry standards, with no substitutions allowed. Installation had to adhere to applicable building and safety codes, including rounded or eased edges for safety. A minimum five-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, including free repair and replacement, was required upon delivery. The contractor was also required to submit proof of insurance. All submissions were to be made electronically to Krista Scherpf at Winthrop University, and bidders were prohibited from submitting partial shipments. Invoices were to be sent to Winthrop University Accounts Payable in Rock Hill, SC, with payment terms net 30. The state and university assumed no liability for pre-award expenses, and protests regarding award notification had to be submitted in writing within fifteen days to the Chief Procurement Officer. The project was ultimately cancelled.