Acrylic Tubular Fabric - MVE

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) program, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901801963) for the procurement of acrylic tubular fabric across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City. The solicitation requests bids for six specific fabric colors and quantities: 4,000 yards of grey, 700 yards of navy, 250 yards of white, 600 yards of black, 1,000 yards of high visibility chartreuse, and 1,000 yards of safety orange. The fabric must meet rigorous technical specifications, including being 100% high bulk acrylic with a minimum of 12 wales per inch, 19 courses per inch, 0.77 pounds per square yard, a finished tubular size of 7.75 inches, and an open width of 15.5 inches. The bid period runs from March 5, 2018, to March 21, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with bids to be submitted to the Missouri Vocational Enterprises JCCC Clothing Factory in Jefferson City. The high visibility chartreuse and safety orange fabrics must specifically comply with National Safety Standards and testing defined by ANSI/ISEA. Vendors are required to provide detailed information including brand name, style number, yards per roll, and maximum unit prices for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. The contract period is one year from the date of award, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days, with delivery specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination to the MVE facility. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about funding sources or budget ranges. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder based on the submitted pricing and ability to meet the detailed fabric specifications. Vendors must submit their bids through the MissouriBUYS procurement system or by hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. While the exact award value is not specified, the total fabric quantity across all colors is approximately 7,550 yards, which will be a key factor in determining the total contract value.