The Citadel Locks and Hardware Accessories Contract - IFB 27009-CC (2026)
Citadel Military College Of South CarolinaHigher Ed · Charleston, SC- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Caroline Connolly
- (843) 953-2737
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Citadel is seeking offers for a term contract to provide various locks and hardware accessories for Medeco high-security cylinders, Dorma, LCN, Norton, Russwin, Arrow, Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, and Hager. The contract is for an initial one-year period with options to extend for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a combined total of five years. Required items include Medeco Biaxial high-security cylinders, key blanks, padlocks, deadbolts, latches, housing assemblies, tailpieces, pins, springs, and miscellaneous hardware for campus buildings and barracks. Offers must be submitted by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by October 16, 2026. Bidders must be authorized Medeco distributors.
Medeco high security cylinders, Key blanks, Padlocks, Deadbolts, Latches, Housing assemblies, Tailpieces, Medeco pins, Springs, Spring covers, Mounting nuts, Spacers, Adjustable collars, Closers, Mortise locks, Passage sets
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, unit prices
SUMMARY
The Citadel is seeking offers for a term contract to provide various locks and hardware accessories for Medeco high-security cylinders, Dorma, LCN, Norton, Russwin, Arrow, Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, and Hager.
The contract is for an initial one-year period with options to extend for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a combined total of five years. Required items include Medeco Biaxial high-security cylinders, key blanks, padlocks, deadbolts, latches, housing assemblies, tailpieces, pins, springs, and miscellaneous hardware for campus buildings and barracks. Offers must be submitted by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by October 16, 2026. Bidders must be authorized Medeco distributors.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, unit prices
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
16- Medeco high security cylinders
- Key blanks
- Padlocks
- Deadbolts
- Latches
- Housing assemblies
- Tailpieces
- Medeco pins
- Springs
- Spring covers
- Mounting nuts
- Spacers
- Adjustable collars
- Closers
- Mortise locks
- Passage sets
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Signed Cover Page
- Page Two
- Summary of insurance policies
- Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit (Form I-312)
- Offeror's Checklist
- Submit to
- The Citadel, Procurement Services, 3 Lee Avenue, Bond Hall, 2nd Floor, Suite 244, Charleston, SC 29409
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Charleston, SC
- Reported agency
- The Citadel
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this IFB from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: The Citadel, Procurement Services, 3 Lee Avenue, Bond Hall, 2nd Floor, Suite 244, Charleston, SC 29409. For questions, contact Caroline Connolly.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Citadel Military College Of South Carolina in SC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Caroline Connolly at (843) 953-2737. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Medeco high security cylinders, Key blanks, Padlocks, Deadbolts, Latches, Housing assemblies, Tailpieces, Medeco pins, Springs, Spring covers, Mounting nuts, Spacers, Adjustable collars, Closers, Mortise locks, Passage sets. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible and responsive bidder, unit prices" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: signed Cover Page, Page Two, summary of insurance policies, Nonresident Taxpayer Registration Affidavit (Form I-312), Offeror's Checklist. Review the full document from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Charleston, SC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.