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State of Missouri Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC)

Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bulk Furniture MVH St James

SOLICITATION NO.: 0000000007SL

ISSUE DATE: 11/24/25

CONTRACT PERIOD: Upon Award

TARGET DATE AND TIME: November 28, 2025 AT 2:00 PM CENTRAL TIME Response should be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov but may respond by electronic copy (see emailing instructions below)

EMAILING INSTRUCTIONS: Type RFQ Number and Return Target Date in the email subject line. Bids should be in the Missouri Veterans Commission, Procurement Officers email inbox by the target date and time. Submit email responses to the Procurement Office listed below.

RFQ CONTACT INFORMATION:

PROCUREMENT OFFICER: Dean Woinicz

PHONE NO.: (573) 522-1415

EMAIL: Dean.Woinicz@mvc.dps.mo.gov

See “RFQ Questions” in Section 1 for appropriate communications during the procurement process.

DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION TO

THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Missouri Veterans Home – St. James 620 North Jefferson Street

St. James, MO 65559 https://missouribuys.mo.gov/ mailto:Dean.Woinicz@mvc.dps.mo.gov

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ATTENTION:

1. After reviewing the Request for Quotation (RFQ), the vendor must complete and return Exhibit A, Bid Signature Page and all other necessary exhibits.

2. Due to lead times for obtaining the information needed to complete the various Business Compliance Exhibits herein as explained in the RFQ’s Vendor Response Exhibits, vendors are encouraged to IMMEDIATELY begin securing these verifications.

3. The vendor must be registered in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS in a “Prospective” or “Spend Authorized” registration status to submit a response. The vendor must achieve “Approved” registration status in MissouriBUYS (WebProcure/Proactis) and “Spend Authorized” registration status in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS to be considered for a contract award. Reference Section 5.

RFQ Organization:

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FQ

S ec tio ns

Section 1 Introduction and Background Information Section Section 2 Scope of Work Section Section 3 Terms and Conditions Section Section 4 General Contractual Requirements Section Section 5 Vendor Submission, Evaluation, and Award Information Section

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V en do r R es po ns e

Ex hi bi ts

(R et ur n th es e ex hi bi ts w ith th e bi d)

Exhibit A Bid Signature Page Exhibit B Bid Submittal Checklist Exhibit C Pricing Page Exhibit D Domestic Products Procurement Act (Buy American) Preference Exhibit E Participation Commitment Exhibit F Documentation of Intent to Participate Exhibit G Missouri Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Preference

BUSINESS COMPLIANCE EXHIBITS

Exhibit H State of Missouri Tax Compliance Exhibit I Registration of Business Name with the Missouri Secretary of State Exhibit J Business Entity Certification, Enrollment Documentation, and Affidavit of Work

Authorization Exhibit K Services Outside the United States Exhibit L Employee/Conflict of Interest Exhibit M Federal Funding Unique Identity ID

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FQ

A tta ch m e nt s

Attachment (Separate Document) (Do not return the document with response) Attachment 1 Business Associate Agreement Attachment 2 Contractor Receipt of ARPA Funds Requirements

Separate Document: The vendor is advised that a separate document to this document which provide additional requirements, information, and/or instruction. If not found within this document, the vendor should contact the procurement officer of record, as indicated on the front page of this document, to obtain a copy of the attachment prior to submitting a bid. It shall be the sole responsibility of the vendor to request the separate document. The vendor shall not be relieved of any responsibility for performance under the contract due to the failure of the vendor to obtain a copy of the separate document.

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1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION SECTION

1.1 Introduction:

1.1.1 Purpose: This document constitutes a request for quotation for the provision of Bulk Furniture as set forth herein for Missouri Veterans Commission (hereinafter referred to as “state agency”).

1.1.2 Titles: Titles of paragraphs used herein are for the purpose of facilitating reference only and shall not be construed to infer a contractual construction of language.

1.2 RFQ Questions:

1.2.1 Procurement officer is Single Point of Contact for Solicitation: Vendors and their agents (including subcontractors, employees, consultants, or anyone else acting on their behalf) must direct all of their questions or comments regarding the RFQ, the evaluation, etc., to the procurement officer indicated on the first page of this RFQ. It is preferred that questions be emailed to the procurement officer.

a. Except as noted herein, vendors and their agents are instructed not to contact any other state employee regarding any of these matters during the solicitation and evaluation process. Inappropriate contacts are grounds for suspension and/or exclusion from specific procurements. Vendors can be sanctioned for unauthorized contact with any evaluator under 1 Code of State Regulation (CSR) 40-1.060(8)(G) and (H) available at http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/csr.asp.

1.2.2 Vendor is Responsible for Asking Questions About the RFQ: It is the vendor’s responsibility to ask questions, request changes or clarifications, or otherwise advise the department if the vendor believes that any language, specifications, or requirements are: (1) ambiguous, (2) contradictory or arbitrary, (3) violate any state or federal law or regulation, (4) restrict or limit the requirements to a single source, or (5) restrict or limit the vendor’s ability to submit a response.

1.2.3 Vendor Question Deadline: Every attempt shall be made to ensure that the vendor receives an adequate and prompt response. However, in order to maintain a fair and equitable procurement process, all vendors will be advised, via the issuance of an amendment to the RFQ, of any relevant or pertinent information related to the procurement. All questions and issues should be submitted no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the bid end date and time of the bids. If not received prior to five (5) calendar days before the bid end date and time, the department may not be able to fully research and consider the respective questions or issues.

1.2.4 State’s Response to Vendor Questions: Upon the department’s consideration of questions and issues, if the department determines that changes are necessary, the resulting changes will be included in a subsequently issued RFQ amendment(s); absence of such response indicates that the questions and issues were considered but deemed unnecessary for a RFQ amendment. All vendors will be advised of any change to the RFQ’s language, specifications, or requirements by a formal amendment to the RFQ. There will be no posted written records of the questions/communications (i.e., formal question/answer document).

1.2.5 RFQ is State’s Only Official Position: The only official position of the State of Missouri shall be that which is contained in the RFQ and any amendments thereto.

1.3 Amendments:

1.3.1 If the Department determines that changes to the RFQ are necessary, the resulting changes will be included in a subsequently issued RFQ amendment(s) prior to the bid end date and time.

1.4 Glossary of Terms and Acronyms:

http://www.sos.mo.gov/adrules/csr/csr.asp

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1.4.1 Whenever the following terms and acronyms appear in the RFQ document or any amendment thereto, the definitions or meanings described below shall apply.

1.4.2 General Glossary, Acronyms, and Abbreviations:

a. Agency and/or State Agency/Department means the statutory unit of state government in the State of Missouri for which the equipment, supplies, and/or services are being purchased. The department is also responsible for payment, unless otherwise specified herein. Note: The terms “department”, “state agency”, “state”, and “State of Missouri” are used interchangeably throughout the document and have the same meaning.

b. Amendment means a written, official modification to a solicitation or contract.

c. Attachment applies to all documents which are included with an RFQ to incorporate any informational data or requirements related to the performance requirements and/or specifications.

d. Procurement officer means the procurement staff member of the department.

e. Code of State Regulation (CSR) contains the current administrative rules of executive agencies of

Missouri government. The regulations are arranged by department rather than by subject.

f. Contract means a legal and binding agreement between two or more competent parties, for a consideration for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and/or services.

g. Contractor means a supplier, bidder, person, or organization who is a successful vendor as a result of an RFQ and who enters into a contract.

h. Exhibit applies to forms which are included with an RFQ for the vendor to complete and submit with their response prior to the specified end date and time.

i. May means that a certain feature, component, or action is permissible, but not required.

j. Must means that a certain feature, component, or action is a mandatory condition.

k. Party refers to either the State of Missouri or the contractor as an entity that may enter into a contract pursuant to the terms herein.

l. Pricing Page(s) applies to the form(s) on which the vendor must state the price(s) applicable for the equipment, supplies, and/or services required in the RFQ. The pricing pages must be completed and submitted by the vendor with the response prior to the specified response end date and time.

m. Bid Target Date and Time and similar expressions mean the deadline required by the RFQ for the receipt of bids.

n. Purchase Order means the authorized document issued by the department to the contractor indicating descriptions, quantities, and agreed prices for products and/or services.

o. Reasonable, Necessary or Proper as used herein shall be interpreted solely by the State of Missouri.

p. Request For Quotation (RFQ) means the solicitation document issued by the department to potential vendors for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and/or services as described in the document. The definition includes the following sections: Introduction and Background Information; Scope of Work;

Terms and Conditions (“terms and conditions” and “Terms and Conditions” are used interchangeably throughout the RFQ); General Contractual Requirements; and Vendor Submission, Evaluation, and Award Information Section; and the RFQ Vendor Response Exhibits, Attachments, and Amendments of the RFQ.

q. RSMo (Revised Statutes of Missouri) refers to the body of laws enacted by the Legislature which govern the operations of all agencies of the State of Missouri. Chapter 34 of the statutes is the primary chapter governing the operations of the department.

r. Shall has the same meaning as the word must.

s. Should means that a certain feature, component and/or action is desirable but not mandatory.

t. State collectively referring to the state government and/or the agencies thereof.

u. Supplier has the same meaning as the word, vendor.

v. Vendor means the supplier, bidder, person, or organization that responds to an RFQ by submitting a bid with prices to provide the equipment, supplies, and/or services as required in the RFQ document.

1.5 Accuracy of Background Information:

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1.5.1 Although an attempt has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the State of Missouri does not warrant or represent that the background information provided herein reflects all relationships or existing conditions related to this RFQ.

****END OF INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION SECTION****

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2. SCOPE OF WORK SECTION

2.1 General Requirements:

2.1.1 The contractor shall provide fully assembled & delivered Bulk Furniture for the Missouri Veterans Commission, Missouri Veterans Home – St James (hereinafter referred to as facility) in accordance with the provisions and requirements stated herein and to the sole satisfaction of the department.

2.1.2 The contractor shall either provide the product directly or shall provide person/personnel who must comply with the requirements stated herein. Therefore, references to “the contractor” throughout this document shall also be deemed to include the person/personnel provided by the contractor.

2.1.3 The contractor/contractor’s product must meet or exceed the following minimum requirements at the time of bid submission.

2.2 Requirements

2.2.1 The contractor shall provide quote for fully assembled & delivered furniture pieces in the subsequent approximate quantities.

Responses should include 26 chairs, 6 loveseats, 25 End Tables and 75 Bedside Tables and should be similar or equivalent to the specifications listed below:

Chairs: fully assembled

• QTY: 26

• Brown with nail head accent

• Commercial Grade

• Frame: Wood/Engineered Wood

• Moisture-barrier seat decking

• Wire springs

• Fire Rating CA117-2013

• Weigh Capacity: 300lbs

• Approximate dimensions 30″W x 29″D x 36″H

Loveseats: fully assembled

• QTY: 6

• Cherry Wood finish

• Commercial Grade

• Frame: Wood/Engineered Wood

• Moisture-barrier seat decking, removable seat deck

• Wire springs

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• Fire Rating CA117-2013

• Weigh Capacity: 600lbs

• Approximate dimensions 60″W x 36″D x 34″H

End Tables: fully assembled

• QTY: 25

• Brown finish

• Commercial Grade

• Frame: Hardwood Construction

• Fire Rating CA117-2013

• Straight Edge on all Sides

• Nail In Floor Glides

• Vertical Slat End Style Shelf Bottom

• Weigh Capacity: 600lbs

• Approximate dimensions 22″W x 27″D x 25″H

Bedside Tables (Nightstands): fully assembled

• QTY: 75

• Cherry Wood finish

• Commercial Grade

• Frame: Hardwood Style, Fixed Pull

• Melamine Surfaces

• BIFMA X5.5 – 2011 compliant

• TSCA Title VI Compliant

• 1-door, 1-drawer, bedside cabinet option

• Drawer Slide Stops (safety)

• Approximate dimensions 18″W x17″D x 29″H

2.3 Performance/Product Requirements:

2.3.1 Estimated Quantities: The quantities indicated in this RFQ are estimates that pertain to the total aggregate quantities that may be ordered throughout the stated contract period. The estimates do not indicate single order amounts unless otherwise stated. Unless otherwise specified herein, the State of Missouri makes no guarantees about single order quantities or total aggregate order quantities.

2.3.2 Substitutions: The contractor shall not substitute any item(s) that has been awarded to the contractor without the prior written approval of the Department.

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a. In the event an item becomes unavailable, the contractor shall provide a suitable substitute item. The contractor’s failure to provide an acceptable substitute may result in cancellation or termination of the contract.

b. Any item substitution must be a replacement of the contracted item with a product of equal or better capabilities and quality, and with equal or lower pricing. The contractor shall understand that the state reserves the right to allow the substitution of any new or different product/system offered by the contractor. The Department shall be the final authority as to acceptability of any proposed substitution.

c. Any item substitution shall require a formal contract amendment authorized by the Department prior to the state acquiring the substitute item under the contract.

d. The state may choose not to compel an item substitution in the event requiring a substitution would be deemed unreasonable in the sole opinion of the State of Missouri. The contractor shall not be relieved of substituting a product in the event of manufacturer discontinuation or other reason simply for reasons of unprofitability to the contractor.

2.3.3 Replacement of Damaged Product: The contractor shall repair or replace any item or components received in damaged condition at no cost to the State of Missouri. This includes all delivery/transportation costs for returning non-functional items to the contractor for replacement.

2.3.4 Delivery Requirements: The contractor and/or the contractor's subcontractor(s) shall deliver products and/or services in accordance with the contracted delivery times stated herein or within a reasonable period of time, if a specific time is not stated to the department upon receipt of an authorized purchase order or P-card transaction notice. Delivery shall include unloading shipments at the department's dock or other designated unloading site as requested by the department. All orders must be shipped FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. All orders received on the last day of the contract, must be shipped at the contract price. All deliveries must be coordinated with the department.

a. Deliveries made my trailer can make use of skid-steer to pull palletized furniture off.

b. Deliveries made my semi-trailer or boxed truck may load on to dock temporarily and facility staff will use skid-steer to move to outbuildings.

2.4 Warranty Requirements:

2.4.1 Minimum 1 year warranty.

2.5 State’s Obligations:

2.5.1 Loading dock will be accessible state working days M-F from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2.6 Electronic Funds Transfer, Invoicing, and Payment Requirements:

2.6.1 Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT): The State of Missouri will submit contract payments to the contractor at the remittance address listed in the contractor’s MissouriBUYS (WebProcure/Proactis) vendor registration.

However, the contractor understands and agrees the state reserves the right to make contract payments to the contractor through electronic funds transfer (EFT). Therefore, prior to any payments becoming due under the contract, the contractor must verify and update, if applicable, their vendor registration with their current remittance address and ACH-EFT payment information at https://MissouriBUYS.mo.gov.

2.6.2 Invoicing: Invoice shall be due by the last day of the month following the month in which the contractor provided product under the contract.

https://missouribuys.mo.gov/

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a. The contractor shall invoice the department on the contractor’s original descriptive business invoice form and submit the invoice to the address on the front page of this document / the following address:

DPS.StJamesInvoices@mvc.dps.mo.gov Missouri Veterans Home – St James Accounts Payable 620 N Jefferson Street St James MO 65559

b. The contractor shall use uniquely identifiable invoice numbers to distinguish an invoice from a previously submitted invoice and shall include on the invoice the remittance address listed in the contractor’s MissouriBUYS (WebProcure/Proactis) vendor registration.

c. Each contractor invoice must be on the contractor’s original descriptive business invoice form and must contain a unique invoice number and the remittance address included in the contractor’s MissouriBUYS (WebProcure/Proactis) vendor registration. The invoice number will be listed on the state’s EFT addendum record to enable the contractor to properly apply state payments to invoices.

The contractor must comply with all other invoicing requirements stated in the RFQ.

d. The statewide financial management system has been designed to capture certain receipt and payment information. For each purchase order received, an invoice must be submitted that references the purchase order number and should be itemized in accordance with items listed on the purchase order.

Failure to comply with this requirement may delay processing of invoices for payment.

e. The contractor shall not invoice federal or state taxes unless otherwise required under law or regulation.

2.6.3 Payment:

a. Payments are due upon receipt of a valid invoice, payable in 30 calendar days. All invoices for equipment, supplies, and/or services purchased by the State of Missouri shall be subject to late payment charges as provided in section 34.055, RSMo.

b. The State of Missouri does not pay state or federal taxes unless otherwise required under law or regulation.

c. The State of Missouri assumes no obligation for equipment, supplies, and/or services shipped or provided in excess of the quantity ordered. Any unauthorized quantity is subject to the state's rejection and shall be returned at the contractor's expense.

2.6.4 Inspection and Acceptance Specifications: For purposes of acceptance, no equipment, supplies, and/or services received by the state pursuant to a contract shall be deemed accepted until the state has had reasonable opportunity to inspect said equipment, supplies, and/or services.

a. All equipment, supplies, and/or services which do not comply with the specifications and/or requirements or which are otherwise unacceptable or defective may be rejected by the state. In addition, all equipment, supplies, and/or services which are discovered to be defective or which do not conform to any warranty of the contractor upon inspection (or at any later time if the defects contained were not reasonably ascertainable upon the initial inspection) may be rejected.

b. The State of Missouri reserves the right to return any such rejected shipment at the contractor's expense for full credit or replacement and to specify a reasonable date by which replacements must be received.

mailto:DPS.StJamesInvoices@mvc.dps.mo.gov

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c. The State of Missouri's right to reject any unacceptable equipment, supplies, and/or services shall not exclude any other legal, equitable or contractual remedies the state may have.

****END OF SCOPE OF WORK SECTION****

3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION

3.1 Applicable Laws and Regulations:

3.1.1 The contract shall be construed according to the laws of the State of Missouri. The contractor and the State of Missouri must follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations that apply to the performance of the contract. To the extent that a provision of the contract is contrary to the Constitution or laws of the State of Missouri or of the United States, the provisions shall be void and unenforceable.

However, the balance of the contract shall remain in force between the parties unless terminated by consent of both the contractor and the state agency.

3.2 Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action:

3.2.1 The contractor must comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations addressing discrimination in employment.

3.3 Americans with Disabilities Act:

3.3.1 In connection with the furnishing of equipment, supplies, and/or services under the contract, the contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all applicable requirements and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); ADA is 42 U.S.C. section 1201, et seq.

3.4 Authorized Personnel/E-Verify:

3.4.1 For work performed under the contract, the contractor shall only employ personnel authorized to work in the United States in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including section 285.530, RSMo and Executive Order 07-13. If the contractor employs personnel not authorized to work in the United States, the state shall have the right to cancel the contract immediately without penalty or recourse, and to pursue any other remedies permitted by the contract or by applicable state or federal law.

3.4.2 Prior to the performance of any services, a contractor meeting the definition of a business entity in section 285.525, RSMo, shall maintain enrollment and participation in the E-Verify Federal work authorization program with respect to the employees hired after enrollment in the program for work in connection with the contracted services included herein. If the contractor’s business status changes during the life of the contract to become a business entity as defined in section 285.525, RSMo, pertaining to section 285.530, RSMo, then the contractor shall enroll and participate in the E-Verify program.

3.4.3 The contractor shall only be required to provide the affidavits required in section 285.530.2, RSMo, to the state on an annual basis. https://purch.oa.mo.gov/vendor-information/affidavit-work-authorization-annual-renewal

3.4.4 The contractor shall ensure that its subcontractors comply with section 285.530, RSMo.

3.5 Business Associate Agreement:

3.5.1 Some of the state agencies and the contractor are both subject to and must comply with provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) (PL-111-5) and all regulations promulgated pursuant to authority granted therein. The contractor shall abide by a Business Associate Agreement. The state’s current Business Associate Attachment are contained in Attachment 1.

https://purch.oa.mo.gov/vendor-information/affidavit-work-authorization-annual-renewal https://purch.oa.mo.gov/vendor-information/affidavit-work-authorization-annual-renewal

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3.6 Business Registration:

3.6.1 The contractor must meet the requirements for conducting business in the State of Missouri, prior to performance of services under the contract, and for the duration of the contract. The contractor must be registered and maintain good standing with the Secretary of State of the State of Missouri and other regulatory agencies, as may be required by law or regulations. Such business requirements for formation and operation include, but are not limited to, those in Chapters 347-359, RSMo.

3.7 Elected or Appointed Officials and Employees:

3.7.1 Elected or appointed officials or employees of the State of Missouri or any political subdivision thereof, serving in an executive or administrative capacity, must comply with sections 105.452 and 105.454, RSMo, regarding conflict of interest.

3.8 Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets and Labeling Requirements:

3.8.1 The State of Missouri’s department in accordance with the revised rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all hazardous chemicals and commodities purchased by the State of Missouri be labeled with warning labels, and either contain a safety data sheet with each shipment, or the contractor otherwise shall make available a safety data sheet specific to the product available for downloading from the internet. The contractor shall ensure that the state agency is informed about where to find safety data sheets for products under contract. Safety data sheet information must be compliant with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. Therefore, the contractor must comply with this mandatory requirement for all commodities provided under contract that contain hazardous material. The contractor’s Safety Data Sheets shall comply with the OSHA uniform formatting requirements that became effective June 1, 2015, and the contractor’s Safety Data Sheets shall always comply with any changes to those OSHA requirements. Failure to comply with this requirement may cause cancellation of the contract with goods returned at the contractor's expense as well as suspension from the solicitation list for future requirements.

3.9 Indemnification:

3.9.1 Unless expressly provided by Missouri law to the contrary, pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Missouri, Article III, section 39, subsections 2 and 5, the state shall not indemnify, hold harmless, or agree in advance to defend, any person or entity.

3.10 Legal Proceedings:

3.10.1 For any legal action or other proceedings, per section 27.050 and section 27.060, RSMo, the Missouri Attorney General is given the authority to represent the State of Missouri’s interests. The venue for any legal proceeding relating to or arising out of the RFQ or resulting contract shall be in circuit court for Cole County, Missouri or the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Central Division.

3.10.2 The contractor and the state agree that if a dispute concerning the contract arises that the parties shall make an attempt to resolve the dispute through informal methods before initiating litigation.

3.10.3 The State of Missouri does not agree to any arbitration. The State of Missouri does not voluntarily agree to the payment of attorneys’ fees. The state may, but is not required to, mediate any dispute arising under the contract, and any vendor provisions requiring mediation or dispute resolution processes shall not be binding upon the state.

3.11 Federal Funds Requirements:

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3.11.1 The contractor shall understand and agree that the contract may involve the use of federal funds. The contractor shall comply with applicable Federal Funds Requirements, as amended by the federal government.

3.12 Invoicing and Payment:

3.12.1 Invoicing and payments must follow section 33.120, section 34.055, and section 8.960, RSMo. All payments shall be made in arrears, unless the requirements of 1 CSR 10-3.010 allow for advance payment of goods or services.

3.13 Non-Appropriation of Funds:

3.13.1 The contractor understands and agrees that funds required to fund the contract must be appropriated by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri for each fiscal year included within the contract period. The contract shall not be binding upon the state for any period in which funds have not been appropriated, have been withheld, or have been restricted, and the state shall not be liable for any costs associated with termination caused by lack of appropriations or authority to spend. This includes, but is not limited to, the provisions of the Mo. Const. Article IV, sections 23, 27, 28 and in sections 33.030 and 33.065, RSMo and

1 CSR 10-3.010 (1)(B).

3.14 Work Outside the United States:

3.14.1 Unless work outside the United States is prohibited by the RFQ, any work performed outside of the United States for the contract must comply with Executive Order 04-09.

3.15 Open Records:

3.15.1 Pursuant to section 610.021, RSMo, the contract and related documents are available for public review.

3.16 Protests:

3.16.1 Any bid award protest must be received within ten (10) state business days after the date of award in accordance with the requirements of 1 CSR 40-1.050.

3.17 Record Access:

3.17.1 The contractor shall grant the State Auditor access to records/items as stated in section 29.235, RSMo.

3.18 State Preferences:

3.18.1 If the contractor’s awarded bid included state preferences, the contractor must comply with the rules applicable to those preferences including:

a. Section 34.070 and section 34.073 RSMo for Missouri business preferences;

b. Section 34.074 RSMo and 1 CSR 40-1.050 for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises;

c. Section 34.165 RSMo and 1 CSR 40-1.050 for Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshops;

3.19 Taxes:

3.19.1 The contractor must timely file and pay all Missouri sales, withholding, corporate and any other required Missouri tax returns and taxes, including interest and additions to tax. No contract shall be awarded to a vendor that does not meet the conditions of section 34.040.7, RSMo.

*****END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION*****

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4. GENERAL CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION

4.1 Contract Definition:

4.1.1 A binding contract shall consist of the following documents:

a. the most current version of the RFQ (including all Exhibits and Attachments included in the RFQ) as amended by: RFQ amendment(s) issued prior to bid closing, and contract amendment(s);

b. the most current version of the contractor’s response, state-requested clarification responses, and contract amendment responses; and

c. the Department’s acceptance of the response (bid) by “notice of award”.

4.1.2 The contract expresses the complete agreement of the parties and performance shall be governed solely by the specifications and requirements contained therein.

4.1.3 The vendor’s response, whether responding to a mandatory requirement or a desired attribute, will be binding upon the contractor in the event the vendor’s response is accepted by the state and a contract is awarded.

4.1.4 The contractor further agrees that the language of the RFQ shall govern in the event of a conflict with the contractor’s response.

4.1.5 The contractor shall agree to furnish all awarded services specified in the contract, at the prices quoted therein.

4.1.6 A notice of award issued by the State of Missouri does not constitute an authorization for shipment of equipment or supplies or a directive to proceed with services. Before providing services for the State of Missouri, the contractor must receive a properly authorized purchase order or other form of written authorization to proceed from the state, such as an order form, (in addition to the Department’s “notice of award”).

4.1.7 The department will sign or “click-through” and accept agreements if required by the contractor in order to receive services; however, all provisions of such agreements that conflict with the contract shall have no force or effect.

4.2 Contract Amendment:

4.2.1 All changes to the contract must be accomplished by a formal contract amendment executed by both the contractor and the department prior to the effective date of such change. No other means shall be used or construed as an amendment or modification to the contract.

4.3 Contract Period:

4.3.1 The original contract period shall be as specified on the cover page and the subsequent Notice of Award of the RFQ.

4.4 Contract Pricing:

4.4.1 All prices shall be firm, fixed, and as indicated in the Exhibit C, Pricing Pages. The state shall not pay nor be liable for any other additional costs, including but not limited to taxes, shipping charges, trip charges, fuel surcharge, insurance, interest, penalties, termination payments, liquidated damages, attorney fees, etc.

4.5 Termination for Convenience:

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4.5.1 The department reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time, for the convenience of the State of Missouri, without penalty or recourse, by giving written notice to the contractor at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective date of such termination. The contractor shall be entitled to receive compensation for services and supplies delivered to and accepted by the State of Missouri pursuant to the contract prior to the effective date of termination.

4.6 Cancellation for Breach of Contract:

4.6.1 In the event of material breach of the contractual obligations by the contractor, the department may cancel the contract. At its sole discretion, the department may give the contractor an opportunity to cure the breach or to explain how the breach will be cured. As specified by the department, the actual cure must be completed within no more than ten (10) state business days from notification, or at a minimum the contractor must provide the department within ten (10) state business days from notification a written plan detailing how the contractor intends to cure the breach.

4.6.2 If the contractor fails to cure the breach or if circumstances demand immediate action, the department will issue a notice of cancellation terminating the contract immediately. If it is determined the department improperly cancelled the contract, such cancellation shall be deemed a termination for convenience in accordance with the contract.

4.6.3 If the department cancels the contract for breach, the department reserves the right to obtain the equipment, supplies, and/or services to be provided pursuant to the contract from other sources and upon such terms and in such manner as the department deems appropriate and charge the contractor for any additional costs incurred thereby.

4.6.4 The contractor understands and agrees that funds required to fund the contract must be appropriated by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri for each fiscal year included within the contract period. The contract shall not be binding upon the state for any period in which funds have not been appropriated, and the state shall not be liable for any costs associated with termination caused by lack of appropriations.

4.7 Contract Assignment:

4.7.1 Any contract assignment, except as noted below, shall require prior written consent by the state, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, the contractor may assign the contract without the state’s prior consent in connection with a merger, acquisition, corporate reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets, contingent upon the assignee agreeing to be bound by all of the terms of the contract with the State of Missouri and all past due fees are paid in full. The contractor must notify the department of all contract assignments, which shall be addressed in a contract amendment. Any other means of assignment shall be void and of no effect. Subject to the foregoing, the contract shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their respective successors, and permitted assigns.

4.8 Contractor Liability:

4.8.1 The contractor shall be responsible for any and all personal injury (including death) or property damage as a result of the contractor's negligence involving any equipment or service provided under the terms and conditions, requirements and specifications of the contract. In addition, the contractor assumes the obligation to save the State of Missouri, including its agencies, employees, and assignees, from every expense, liability, or payment arising out of such negligent act.

a. The contractor also agrees to hold the State of Missouri, including its agencies, employees, and assignees, harmless for any negligent act or omission committed by any subcontractor or other person employed by or under the supervision of the contractor under the terms of the contract.

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b. The contractor shall not be responsible for any injury or damage occurring as a result of any negligent act or omission committed by the State of Missouri, including its agencies, employees, and assignees.

c. Under no circumstances shall the contractor be liable for any of the following: (1) third party claims against the state for losses or damages (other than those listed above); (2) loss of, or damage to, the state’s records or data; or (3) economic consequential damages (including lost profits or savings) or incidental damages, even if the contractor is informed of their possibility.

4.9 Insurance:

4.9.1 The contractor shall understand and agree that the State of Missouri cannot save and hold harmless and/or indemnify the contractor or employees against any liability incurred or arising as a result of any activity of the contractor or any activity of the contractor's employees related to the contractor's performance under the contract. Therefore, the contractor must acquire and maintain adequate liability insurance in the form(s) and amount(s) sufficient to protect the State of Missouri, its agencies, its employees, its clients, and the general public against any such loss, damage and/or expense related to his/her performance under the contract. General and other non-professional liability insurance shall include an endorsement that adds the State of Missouri as an additional insured. Self-insurance coverage or another alternative risk financing mechanism may be utilized provided that such coverage is verifiable and irrevocably reliable, and the State of Missouri is protected as an additional insured. In the event any insurance coverage is cancelled, the department must be notified at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to such cancellation.

4.9.2 Evidence of Insurance: The contractor shall provide written evidence of the insurance to the department prior to performance under the contract. Such evidence shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to: effective dates of coverage, limits of liability, insurer’s name, policy number, endorsement for the non-professional liability insurance naming the State of Missouri as an additional insured, endorsement by representatives of the insurance company, etc. The contract number must be identified on the evidence of insurance coverage. Evidence of self-insurance coverage or of another alternate risk financing mechanism may be utilized provided that such coverage is verifiable and irrevocably reliable, and the State of Missouri is protected as an additional insured.

4.9.3 In the event any insurance coverage is cancelled, the department must be notified at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to such cancellation.

4.10 Single Point of Contact and Responsibility:

4.10.1 The contractor shall be the single point of contact and shall be responsible for the contract regardless of any subcontract arrangements.

4.11 Contractor Status:

4.11.1 The contractor shall be considered an independent contractor and shall not represent itself, its employees, or its subcontractors to be employees of the State of Missouri. The contractor shall assume all legal and financial responsibility for salaries, taxes, FICA, employee fringe benefits, workers compensation, employee insurance, minimum wage requirements, overtime, etc.

4.12 Subcontractors:

4.12.1 Any subcontracts for the products/services described herein must include appropriate provisions and contractual obligations to ensure the successful fulfillment of all contractual obligations agreed to by the contractor and the State of Missouri and to ensure that the State of Missouri is indemnified, saved, and held harmless from and against any and all claims of damage, loss, and cost (including attorney fees) of any kind related to a subcontract in those matters described in the contract between the State of Missouri and the contractor.

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4.12.2 The contractor shall expressly understand and agree that he/she shall assume and be solely responsible for all legal and financial responsibilities related to the execution of a subcontract.

4.12.3 The contractor shall understand and agree that utilization of a subcontractor to provide any of the products/services in the contract shall in no way relieve the contractor of the responsibility for providing the products/services as described and set forth herein.

4.12.4 Pursuant to subsection 1 of section 285.530, RSMo, no contractor or subcontractor shall knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien to perform work within the state of Missouri. In accordance with sections 285.525 to 285.550, RSMo, a general contractor or subcontractor of any tier shall not be liable when such contractor or subcontractor contracts with its direct subcontractor who violates subsection 1 of section 285.530, RSMo, if the contract binding the contractor and subcontractor affirmatively states that:

a. The direct subcontractor is not knowingly in violation of subsection 1 of section 285.530, RSMo, and shall not henceforth be in such violation.

b. The contractor or subcontractor receives a sworn affidavit under the penalty of perjury attesting to the fact that the direct subcontractor’s employees are lawfully present in the United States.

4.13 Participation by Other Organizations:

4.13.1 The contractor must comply with any Organization for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation levels committed to in the contractor’s awarded response. The contractor must meet their participation commitment identified in their awarded response, regardless of the products and/or services purchased by the state from the contract.

a. The contractor shall prepare and submit to the department a report detailing all payments made by the contractor to Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshops participating in the contract for the reporting period. The contractor must submit the report on a monthly basis, unless otherwise determined by the department.

b. The department will monitor the contractor’s compliance in meeting the Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation levels committed to in the contractor’s awarded response. If the contractor’s payments to the participating entities are less than the amount committed, the state may cancel the contract and/or suspend or debar the contractor from participating in future state procurements or retain payments to the contractor in an amount equal to the value of the participation commitment less actual payments made by the contractor to the participating entity. If the Department determines that the contractor becomes compliant with the commitment, any funds retained as stated above, will be released.

c. If a participating entity fails to retain the required certification or is unable to satisfactorily perform, the contractor must obtain other organizations for the blind/sheltered workshops to fulfill the participation requirements committed to in the contractor’s awarded response.

1) The contractor must obtain the written approval of the Department for any new entities. This approval shall not be arbitrarily withheld.

2) If the contractor cannot obtain a replacement entity, the contractor must submit documentation to the department detailing all efforts made to secure a replacement. The department shall have sole discretion in determining if the actions taken by the contractor constitute a good faith effort to secure the required participation and whether the contract will be amended to change the contractor’s participation commitment.

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d. No later than 30 calendar days after the effective date of the first renewal period, the contractor must submit an affidavit to the department. The affidavit must be signed by the director or manager of the participating Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop verifying provision of products and/or services and compliance of all contractor payments made to the Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshops. The contractor may use the affidavit available on the Department’s website at https://purch.oa.mo.gov/vendor-information or another affidavit providing the same information.

4.14 Substitution of Personnel:

4.14.1 The contractor agrees and understands that the State of Missouri's agreement to the contract is predicated in part on the utilization of the specific key individual(s) and/or personnel qualifications identified in the solicitation. Therefore, the contractor agrees and understands that any substitution of the specific key individual(s) and/or personnel qualifications identified in the solicitation must be with individual(s) of equal or better qualifications than originally proposed.

4.15 Coordination:

4.15.1 The contractor shall fully coordinate all contract activities with those activities of the department. As the work of the contractor progresses, advice and information on matters covered by the contract shall be made available by the contractor to the department throughout the effective period of the contract.

4.16 Property of State:

4.16.1 All documents, data, and reports furnished, or completed by the contractor pursuant to the terms of the contract shall become the property of the State of Missouri. Upon expiration, termination, or cancellation of the contract, said items shall become the property of the State of Missouri.

4.17 Inventions, Patents, and Copyrights:

4.17.1 If any copyrighted material is developed as a result of the contract, the department shall have a royalty-free, nonexclusive and irrevocable right to publish or use, and to authorize others to use, the work for department purposes or the purpose of the State of Missouri.

4.18 Confidentiality and Security Documents:

4.18.1 Neither party shall disclose or use any confidential information of the other party, except as reasonably necessary to perform its obligations or to exercise its rights pursuant to the contract or with the other party's prior written permission.

4.18.2 If required by the state, the contractor must sign specific documents regarding confidentiality, security, or other similar documents that align with the confidentiality and security terms in the contract upon request, concerning the services provided for in the contract, and are consistent with the terms of the contract. The contractor shall have the opportunity to review, discuss, and approve the documents the contractor must sign prior to signature. The contractor shall ensure that its personnel, its subcontractors, and its subcontractors’ personnel adhere to the confidentiality and security required by the contract. Failure of the contractor to sign such documents absent a good faith basis may be considered a breach of contract and subject to the cancellation provisions of this document.

4.19 Force Majeure:

4.19.1 Neither the state nor the contractor shall be liable to the other for any failure or delay of performance of any obligations hereunder when such failure or delay shall have been wholly or principally caused by acts or events beyond the state’s or contractor’s reasonable control. Both parties shall make all reasonable efforts to remove or eliminate such a cause of delay or default. Any party must give written notice of any https://purch.oa.mo.gov/vendor-information

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Force Majeure event to the other party within a reasonable time period after its occurrence in order to receive the liability protections of this paragraph.

4.20 Actions, Suits, or Proceedings:

4.20.1 The contractor must notify the State of Missouri immediately if the contractor becomes aware of any action, suit, or proceeding, pending or threatened that will have a material adverse effect on contractor’s ability to fulfill the obligations under the contract. The contractor’s public filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shall meet the notice requirement set forth herein.

4.20.2 Upon filing for any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding by or against the contractor, whether voluntary or involuntary, or upon the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors, the contractor must notify the department immediately.

4.21 Warranties and Representations:

4.21.1 The contractor expressly warrants that all equipment, supplies, and/or services provided shall:

a. conform to each and every specification, drawing, sample or other description which was furnished to or adopted by the department,

b. be fit and sufficient for the purpose expressed in the RFQ,

c. for any goods provided, be…