STATE 0000000563SL4 Hardwood Lumber.docx

State of Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Hardwood Lumber

Missouri Vocational Enterprise

PROPOSAL DUE NO LATER THAN: OCTOBER 20, 2026 AT 2:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

Proposal response must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov.

E-mailed, mailed, courier, or hand-delivered proposal responses will not be accepted.

RFP CONTACT INFORMATION:

BUYER: Ann Perkins

PHONE NO.: (573) 522-1308

EMAIL: Ann.Perkins@oa.mo.gov See “RFP Questions” in Section 1 for appropriate communications during the procurement process.

DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Department of Corrections Missouri Vocational Enterprises Various Locations throughout the State of Missouri

ATTENTION:

1. After reviewing the Request for Proposal (RFP), the vendor must complete and return Exhibit A, Proposal 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 RFP’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 proposal. 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.

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AMENDMENT #04 to STATE 0000000563SL

TITLE: Harwood Lumber

CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of Award through One Year

PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS:

1. The following section/paragraphs/subparagraphs have been REVISED:

Line item 1 - Language Revised: Vendor must state whether the quoted adjustment price is to be ADDED TO or SUBTRACTED FROM the price published in the Northern HMR:

All revisions are bolded and italicized

Vendors may review the revision(s) to the MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS electronic solicitation and the amendment document(s) at https://MissouriBUYS.mo.gov. You may be required to acknowledge the electronic amendment.

ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED A RESPONSE TO THE SOLICITATION, ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESUBMISSION YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STATE OF MISSOURI SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVES YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE.

Follow the instructions in the Reference Guide for How to Submit Response Online (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/media/pdf/movers-bid-response-instructions ) and outlined below if previously responded to the solicitation prior to the amendment issuance.

1) Log into MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/).

2) Under Tasks click View Negotiations below Solicitations.

3) The Active Solicitations page will appear. Utilize the search filters and click on the Solicitation Number to open.

4) The Overview page will display. Click Create Response.

5) A Warning pop-up box will open. The supplier must click Yes to continue to view and acknowledge amendments.

6) The supplier should highlight the Amendment(s) and view the changes made via the amendment(s). Once the review is complete, select the Acknowledgement checkbox for each amendment and click Submit at the top right-hand corner of the page. NOTE: A Warning pop-up box will open if all amendments have not been acknowledged. Click Yes to continue.

7) A Confirmation pop-up box will open confirming amendments have been acknowledged. It will also warn that resubmission of the previously submitted response is necessary prior to response to the amendment. Click OK.

8) Supplier will need to click Create Response again and respond to the amended solicitation. NOTE: The Create Response step includes attaching the supplier’s response again.

Missouri Vocational Enterprise

DUE DATE REVISED PER AMENDMENT 03

PROPOSAL DUE NO LATER THAN: OCTOBER 20, 2026 AT 2:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

Proposal response must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov.

E-mailed, mailed, courier, or hand-delivered proposal responses will not be accepted.

RFP CONTACT INFORMATION:

BUYER: Ann Perkins

PHONE NO.: (573) 522-1308

EMAIL: Ann.Perkins@oa.mo.gov See “RFP Questions” in Section 1 for appropriate communications during the procurement process.

DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Department of Corrections Missouri Vocational Enterprises Various Locations throughout the State of Missouri

ATTENTION:

4. After reviewing the Request for Proposal (RFP), the vendor must complete and return Exhibit A, Proposal Signature Page and all other necessary exhibits.

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

6. The vendor must be registered in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS in a “Prospective” or “Spend Authorized” registration status to submit a proposal. 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.

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AMENDMENT #03 to STATE 0000000563SL

TITLE: Harwood Lumber

CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of Award through One Year

PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS:

1. The closing date has been revised to state the following:

2. The following section/paragraphs/subparagraphs have been REVISED:

Line item 1 - Language added: Vendor must state whether the quoted adjustment price is to be ADDED TO or SUBTRACTED FROM the price published in the Appalachian HMR:

3. The following section/paragraphs/subparagraphs have been REVISED:

Line item 6 - Language deleted: Vendor must state whether the quoted adjustment price is to be ADDED TO or SUBTRACTED FROM the price published in the Appalachian HMR:

All revisions are bolded and italicized

Vendors may review the revision(s) to the MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS electronic solicitation and the amendment document(s) at https://MissouriBUYS.mo.gov. You may be required to acknowledge the electronic amendment.

ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED A RESPONSE TO THE SOLICITATION, ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESUBMISSION YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STATE OF MISSOURI SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVES YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE.

Follow the instructions in the Reference Guide for How to Submit Response Online (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/media/pdf/movers-bid-response-instructions ) and outlined below if previously responded to the solicitation prior to the amendment issuance.

9) Log into MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/).

10) Under Tasks click View Negotiations below Solicitations.

11) The Active Solicitations page will appear. Utilize the search filters and click on the Solicitation Number to open.

12) The Overview page will display. Click Create Response.

13) A Warning pop-up box will open. The supplier must click Yes to continue to view and acknowledge amendments.

14) The supplier should highlight the Amendment(s) and view the changes made via the amendment(s). Once the review is complete, select the Acknowledgement checkbox for each amendment and click Submit at the top right-hand corner of the page. NOTE: A Warning pop-up box will open if all amendments have not been acknowledged. Click Yes to continue.

15) A Confirmation pop-up box will open confirming amendments have been acknowledged. It will also warn that resubmission of the previously submitted response is necessary prior to response to the amendment. Click OK.

16) Supplier will need to click Create Response again and respond to the amended solicitation. NOTE: The Create Response step includes attaching the supplier’s response again.

Missouri Vocational Enterprise

PROPOSAL DUE NO LATER THAN: OCTOBER 13, 2026 AT 2:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

Proposal response must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov.

E-mailed, mailed, courier, or hand-delivered proposal responses will not be accepted.

RFP CONTACT INFORMATION:

BUYER: Ann Perkins

PHONE NO.: (573) 522-1308

EMAIL: Ann.Perkins@oa.mo.gov See “RFP Questions” in Section 1 for appropriate communications during the procurement process.

DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Department of Corrections Missouri Vocational Enterprises Various Locations throughout the State of Missouri

ATTENTION:

7. After reviewing the Request for Proposal (RFP), the vendor must complete and return Exhibit A, Proposal Signature Page and all other necessary exhibits.

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

9. The vendor must be registered in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS in a “Prospective” or “Spend Authorized” registration status to submit a proposal. 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.

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AMENDMENT #02 to STATE 0000000563SL

TITLE: Harwood Lumber

CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of Award through One Year

PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS:

1. The following section/paragraphs/subparagraphs have been REVISED:

5.8.8a.1) 5.8.8a.2) 5.8.8a.4)

All revisions are bolded and italicized

Vendors may review the revision(s) to the MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS electronic solicitation and the amendment document(s) at https://MissouriBUYS.mo.gov. You may be required to acknowledge the electronic amendment.

ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED A RESPONSE TO THE SOLICITATION, ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESUBMISSION YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STATE OF MISSOURI SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVES YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE.

Follow the instructions in the Reference Guide for How to Submit Response Online (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/media/pdf/movers-bid-response-instructions ) and outlined below if previously responded to the solicitation prior to the amendment issuance.

17) Log into MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/).

18) Under Tasks click View Negotiations below Solicitations.

19) The Active Solicitations page will appear. Utilize the search filters and click on the Solicitation Number to open.

20) The Overview page will display. Click Create Response.

21) A Warning pop-up box will open. The supplier must click Yes to continue to view and acknowledge amendments.

22) The supplier should highlight the Amendment(s) and view the changes made via the amendment(s). Once the review is complete, select the Acknowledgement checkbox for each amendment and click Submit at the top right-hand corner of the page. NOTE: A Warning pop-up box will open if all amendments have not been acknowledged. Click Yes to continue.

23) A Confirmation pop-up box will open confirming amendments have been acknowledged. It will also warn that resubmission of the previously submitted response is necessary prior to response to the amendment. Click OK.

24) Supplier will need to click Create Response again and respond to the amended solicitation. NOTE: The Create Response step includes attaching the supplier’s response again.

Missouri Vocational Enterprise

PROPOSAL DUE NO LATER THAN: OCTOBER 13, 2026 AT 2:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

Proposal response must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov.

E-mailed, mailed, courier, or hand-delivered proposal responses will not be accepted.

RFP CONTACT INFORMATION:

BUYER: Ann Perkins

PHONE NO.: (573) 522-1308

EMAIL: Ann.Perkins@oa.mo.gov See “RFP Questions” in Section 1 for appropriate communications during the procurement process.

DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Department of Corrections Missouri Vocational Enterprises Various Locations throughout the State of Missouri

ATTENTION:

10. After reviewing the Request for Proposal (RFP), the vendor must complete and return Exhibit A, Proposal Signature Page and all other necessary exhibits.

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

12. The vendor must be registered in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS in a “Prospective” or “Spend Authorized” registration status to submit a proposal. 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.

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AMENDMENT #01 to STATE 0000000563SL

TITLE: Harwood Lumber

CONTRACT PERIOD: Date of Award through One Year

PLEASE BE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS:

1. The closing date has been revised to state the following:

2. The following has been DELETED from Exhibit B, Pricing Page:

Line Items 2 through 4 Remaining line items were renumbered to run consecutively.

3. The following has been REVISED on Exhibit B, Pricing Page:

Originally Stated: Popular Lumper Changed to State: Poplar Lumber

All revisions are bolded and italicized

Vendors may review the revision(s) to the MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS electronic solicitation and the amendment document(s) at https://MissouriBUYS.mo.gov. You may be required to acknowledge the electronic amendment.

ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED A RESPONSE TO THE SOLICITATION, ACCEPTANCE OF THE AMENDMENT AND RESUBMISSION YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE STATE OF MISSOURI SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVES YOUR SOLICITATION RESPONSE.

Follow the instructions in the Reference Guide for How to Submit Response Online (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/media/pdf/movers-bid-response-instructions ) and outlined below if previously responded to the solicitation prior to the amendment issuance.

1) Log into MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS (https://missouribuys.mo.gov/).

2) Under Tasks click View Negotiations below Solicitations.

3) The Active Solicitations page will appear. Utilize the search filters and click on the Solicitation Number to open.

4) The Overview page will display. Click Create Response.

5) A Warning pop-up box will open. The supplier must click Yes to continue to view and acknowledge amendments.

6) The supplier should highlight the Amendment(s) and view the changes made via the amendment(s). Once the review is complete, select the Acknowledgement checkbox for each amendment and click Submit at the top right-hand corner of the page. NOTE: A Warning pop-up box will open if all amendments have not been acknowledged. Click Yes to continue.

7) A Confirmation pop-up box will open confirming amendments have been acknowledged. It will also warn that resubmission of the previously submitted response is necessary prior to response to the amendment. Click OK.

8) Supplier will need to click Create Response again and respond to the amended solicitation. NOTE: The Create Response step includes attaching the supplier’s response again.

Missouri Vocational Enterprise

PROPOSAL DUE NO LATER THAN: OCTOBER 6, 2026 AT 2:00 PM

CENTRAL TIME

Proposal response must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS, at https://missouribuys.mo.gov.

E-mailed, mailed, courier, or hand-delivered proposal responses will not be accepted.

RFP CONTACT INFORMATION:

BUYER: Ann Perkins

PHONE NO.: (573) 522-1308

EMAIL: Ann.Perkins@oa.mo.gov See “RFP Questions” in Section 1 for appropriate communications during the procurement process.

DELIVER SUPPLIES/SERVICES FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Department of Corrections Missouri Vocational Enterprises Various Locations throughout the State of Missouri

ATTENTION:

13. After reviewing the Request for Proposal (RFP), the vendor must complete and return Exhibit A, Proposal Signature Page and all other necessary exhibits.

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

15. The vendor must be registered in MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS in a “Prospective” or “Spend Authorized” registration status to submit a proposal. 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.

RFP Organization:

RFP Sections:

RFP Vendor Response Exhibits (Return these exhibits with the proposal):

BUSINESS COMPLIANCE EXHIBITS

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION SECTION

Introduction:

Purpose: This document constitutes a request for competitive, sealed proposals for the provision of hardwood lumber as set forth herein for Missouri Vocational Enterprises, various locations throughout the State of Missouri (hereinafter referred to as “state agency”).

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.

Background and Historical Usage Information:

The following information represents background information and historical usage from the previous contract, CC231535001for fiscal years 2023 through 2026. This figure is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a guarantee about volume of purchases to me bade under the new contract.

FY2023

(March through June)

(July through March)

Previous Contract Information:

A previous contract exist for the products and/or services being obtained via this RFP. A copy of the contracts can be viewed and printed from the Division of Purchasing Awarded Bid & Contract Document Search System located on the Internet at: https://purch.oa.mo.gov/bidding-contracts/awarded-bid-contract-document-search. In addition, all proposal and evaluation documentation leading to the award of that contract may also be viewed and printed from the Division of Purchasing’s Awarded Bid & Contract Document Search System. Please reference the Bid number IFBC30034902301535 or the contract number(s) CC231535001 when searching for these documents.

State Expenditures: The Missouri Accountability Portal (MAP) located on the Internet at: http://mapyourtaxes.mo.gov/MAP/Expenditures/ provides financial data related to the purchase of the services under the contract. Be sure to read the information provided in the site information and disclaimer links:

https://mapyourtaxes.mo.gov/MAP/Help/MapExpendituresHelp.htm and https://mapyourtaxes.mo.gov/MAP/Help/MapExpendituresHelp.htm#disclaimer.

Then search by the contract numbers shown above when searching for the financial information.

RFP Questions:

Buyer 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 RFP, the evaluation, etc., to the buyer indicated on the first page of this RFP. It is preferred that questions be emailed to the buyer.

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.

Vendor is Responsible for Asking Questions About the RFP: It is the vendor’s responsibility to ask questions, request changes or clarifications, or otherwise advise the Division of Purchasing 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 proposal.

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 RFP, of any relevant or pertinent information related to the procurement. All questions and issues should be submitted no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the proposal end date and time of the proposals. If not received prior to ten (10) calendar days before the proposal end date and time, the Division of Purchasing may not be able to fully research and consider the respective questions or issues.

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

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

Amendments:

If the Division of Purchasing determines that changes to the RFP are necessary, the resulting changes will be included in a subsequently issued RFP amendment(s) prior to the proposal end date and time.

Glossary of Terms and Acronyms:

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

General Glossary, Acronyms, and Abbreviations:

Agency and/or State Agency means the statutory unit of state government in the State of Missouri for which the equipment, supplies, and/or services are being purchased by the Division of Purchasing (Purchasing). The agency is also responsible for payment, unless otherwise specified herein.

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

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

Buyer means the procurement staff member of Purchasing.

Code of State Regulation (CSR) contains the current administrative rules of executive agencies of Missouri government. The regulations are arranged by agency rather than by subject.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 RFP. The pricing pages must be completed and submitted by the vendor with the proposal prior to the specified proposal end date and time.

Proposal End Date and Time and similar expressions mean the exact deadline required by the RFP for the receipt of sealed proposals.

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

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

Request for Proposal (RFP) means the solicitation document issued by Purchasing 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 RFP); General Contractual Requirements; and Vendor Submission, Evaluation, and Award Information; and the RFP Vendor Response Exhibits, Attachments, and Amendments of the RFP.

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 Purchasing.

Shall has the same meaning as the word must.

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

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

Supplier has the same meaning as the word, vendor.

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

Accuracy of Background Information:

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 RFP.

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

SCOPE OF WORK SECTION

General Requirements:

The contractor shall provide hardwood lumber for the Missouri Vocational Enterprises in accordance with the provisions and requirements stated herein and to the sole satisfaction of the state agency.

Contractor’s Obligation: Unless otherwise specified herein, the contractor shall furnish all material, labor, facilities, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide the products required herein.

Product Requirements:

Estimated Quantities: The quantities indicated in this RFP 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. The State of Missouri makes no guarantees about single order quantities or total aggregate order quantities.

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

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.

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 Division of Purchasing shall be the final authority as to acceptability of any proposed substitution.

Any item substitution shall require a formal contract amendment authorized by the Division of Purchasing prior to the state acquiring the substitute item under the contract.

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.

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.

The contractor shall understand all lumber is subject to testing with a moisture meter, as well as stress testing. Any lumber found to be below the required specification shall be picked up and replaced by the contractor within twenty (20) calendar days at no additional cost to the state agency.

The State of Missouri reserves the right to return any such rejected shipment at the contractor's expense for replacement or full credit.

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.

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.

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.

The contractor shall understand all lumber is subject to testing with a moisture meter, as well as stress testing. Any lumber found to be below the required specification shall be picked up and replaced by the contractor within twenty (20) calendar days at no additional cost to the state agency.

Delivery Requirements: The contractor and/or the contractor's subcontractor(s) shall deliver products in accordance with the contracted delivery times stated herein to the state agency upon receipt of an authorized purchase order or P-card transaction notice. Delivery shall include unloading shipments at the state agency's dock or other designated unloading site as requested by the state agency. 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 state agency.

The contractor shall understand the state agency shall pay actual shipping charges if guaranteed minimum order quantities as indicated herein are not met. The contractor must provide documentation that supports shipping charges invoiced. When applicable, orders placed during the week shall be priced using the previous Saturday’s Hardwood Marketing Report.

State agency delivery addresses for the hardwood lumber are:

Jefferson City Correctional Center – Furniture 8200 No More Victims Rd.

Jefferson City, MO. 65101

Northeast Correctional Center – Office Systems 13968 Airport Rd Bowling Green, MO 63334

South Central Correctional Center – Furniture 255 Highway 32 West Licking, MO 65542

Southeast Correctional Center – Furniture 300 East Pedro Simmons Charleston, MO 63834

Missouri Vocational Enterprises – Distribution Center 1663 Industrial Drive Jefferson City, Mo 65101

The contractor shall understand that acceptable delivery hours are between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. All delivery drivers must obtain security clearance prior to delivery. All institutions observe State holidays and are not available to receive shipments. Any shipments received on State-observed holidays or during non-standard operating hours for that institution shall be re-shipped at the contractor’s expense.

The contractor shall understand all lumber shall be shipped suitably covered with a waterproof material via flatbed trailer and shall be loaded in a manner that will enable unloading by the state agency forklift with a maximum 5,000pound lift. At the time of order, the state agency location shall instruct the contractor as to the address of the shipping location.

If shipment is being delivered to Warehouse #2 (Finished Goods Warehouse), 1663 Industrial Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101, the contractor shall notify the Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC) Outside Warehouse two (2) days in advance of delivery at (573) 751-3224, extension 395.

Delivery of lumber shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) for all line items.

Financial Records and Document Retention:

The contractor must maintain financial and accounting records and evidence pertaining to the contract in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The contractor shall maintain all financial records, supporting documentation, and all other records pertinent to the contract for a period of five (5) years from the date of the final payment by the state agency/submission of final report to the state agency or the completion of an audit, whichever is later, or as otherwise stated in the contract.

If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, investigation, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the five (5) year period, the contractor shall retain the records until completion of such action and resolutions of all issues that arise from it or until the end of the regular five (5) year period, whichever is later.

If the state agency is subject to any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records, the state agency will notify the contractor in writing to extend the contractor’s retention period.

Electronic Funds Transfer, Invoicing, and Payment Requirements

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.

Invoicing: The contractor shall submit invoices weekly. Invoices shall be due by the last day of the month following the week in which the contractor provided services under the contract. The contractor shall perform the services prior to invoicing the state agency.

The contractor shall invoice the state agency 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:

Missouri Vocational Enterprises Attn: Accounts Payable PO Box 1898 Jefferson City, MO 65102

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.

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 RFP.

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.

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

Payment:

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.

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

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.

The contractor may obtain detailed information for payments issued for the past 24 months from the State of Missouri’s central accounting system (SAM II) on the Vendor Services Portal at https://www.vendorservices.mo.gov/vendorservices/Portal/Default.aspx.

If the contractor is overpaid by the state agency the contractor, upon notification by the state agency, shall provide the state agency (1) with a check payable as instructed by the state agency or (2) deduct the overpayment from the invoice(s) as requested by the state agency.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS SECTION

Applicable Laws and Regulations:

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 Purchasing.

Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action:

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

Americans with Disabilities Act:

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.

Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Contractor Requirements:

If the contractor meets the definition of a company as defined in section 34.600, RSMo, and has ten or more employees, the contractor shall not engage in a boycott of goods or services from the State of Israel; from companies doing business in or with Israel or authorized by, licensed by, or organized under the laws of the State of Israel; or from persons or entities doing business in the State of Israel as defined in section 34.600, RSMo.

If during the life of the contract, the contractor’s business status changes according to section 34.600, RSMo, then the contractor shall comply with, complete, and submit to the Division of Purchasing an updated Exhibit I, Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act Certification.

Business Registration:

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.

Data Breach:

If a data breach impacting the State of Missouri’s data requires the state to comply with section 407.1500, RSMo, the contractor shall assist the state by providing to the state any requested information held by the contractor concerning the breach and the state’s data stored in the software and services being provided as a result of the contract.

Elected or Appointed Officials and Employees:

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.

Indemnification:

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.

Legal Proceedings:

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 RFP 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.

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.

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.

Negotiations:

The State of Missouri does not negotiate contracts after award. Any competitive negotiation, if conducted by the state, must have occurred prior to contract award in accordance with Chapter 34, RSMo, 1 CSR 40-1.050 and as stated in this RFP.

Invoicing and Payment:

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.

Non-Appropriation of Funds:

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).

Work Outside the United States:

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

Open Records:

Pursuant to section 610.021, RSMo, the contract and related documents are available for public review. Pursuant to section 610.021, RSMo, proposals and related documents shall not be available for public review until after a contract is executed or all proposals are rejected.

The contract number and contract period must be specified in the bond.

In the event the Division of Purchasing exercises an option to renew the contract for an additional period, the contractor shall maintain the validity and enforcement of the bond for the said period, pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph, in an amount stipulated at the time of contract renewal.

Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Requirements:

In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act, the contractor’s personnel and agents providing service under the contract and within the security perimeter of the state agency’s institution must be at least 18 years of age.

Prior to the provision of service, the state agency may conduct a Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) or other background investigation on the contractor’s personnel and agents. Such investigation shall be equivalent to investigations required of all personnel employed by the state agency.

The state agency shall have the right to deny access into the institution for any of the contractor’s personnel and agents, for any reason. Such denial shall not relieve the contractor of any requirements of the contract.

The contractor must obtain written approval from the state agency’s Director of the Division of Adult Institutions for any contractor personnel and agents under active federal or state felony or misdemeanor supervision, and contractor personnel and agents with prior felony convictions but not under active supervision, prior to such personnel and agents performing contractual services.

The contractor and the contractor’s personnel and agents shall at all times observe and comply with all applicable state statutes, state agency rules, regulations, guidelines, internal management policy and procedures, and general orders of the state agency that are applicable, regarding operations and activities in and about all state agency property. Furthermore, the contractor and the contractor’s personnel and agents shall not obstruct the state agency nor any of its designated officials from performing their duties in response to court orders or in the maintenance of a secure and safe correctional environment. The contractor shall comply with the state agency’s policy and procedures relating to personnel conduct.

The state agency has a zero tolerance policy for any form of sexual misconduct to include staff/contractor/volunteer-on-offender or offender-on-offender sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual abusive contact, and consensual sex. The contractor and the contractor’s personnel and agents who witness sexual misconduct must immediately report such to the institution’s warden. If the contractor, or the contractor’s personnel and agents, engage in, fail to report, or knowingly condone sexual misconduct with or between offenders, the contract shall be subject to cancellation and the contractor or the contractor’s personnel and agents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

If the contractor, or the contractor’s personnel and agents, engage in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution, the contractor or the contractor’s personnel and agents shall be denied access into the institution.

The contractor and the contractor’s personnel and agents shall not interact with the offenders except as is necessary to perform the requirements of the contract. The contractor and the contractor’s personnel and agents shall not give anything to nor accept anything from the offenders except in the normal performance of the contract.

Protests:

Any proposal 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.

Record Access:

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

State Preferences:

If the contractor’s awarded…