Athletic Cross Trainer or Running Shoes for Canteen Resale - Missouri DOC

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB931ER234R4005 for an athletic shoe Qualified Vendor List (QVL) procurement specifically for canteen resale purposes. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide athletic cross trainers or running shoes that will be available for purchase in DOC facility canteens across multiple Missouri jurisdictions, including Clark County and Jefferson City. The bid period runs from August 30, 2023, to October 3, 2023, with bids due by 2:00 PM CDT on October 3, 2023. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and are required to complete and attach Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits. Delivery terms are Free on Board (FOB) Destination, which includes unloading shipments at specified Department dock locations as listed in Attachment 1 of the IFB. The DOC will process payments on a net 45-day basis following final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the items.

No specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The IFB does not identify any incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure that would require integration. Additionally, the total estimated contract value is not specified in any of the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be open to all vendors who can meet the basic requirements of providing athletic shoes suitable for resale in DOC canteens. Vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely submission of their bid responses and must carefully review all solicitation documents and attachments available through the MissouriBUYS system. While no specific evaluation criteria are explicitly outlined, vendors will likely be assessed on factors such as product quality, pricing, delivery capabilities, and ability to complete all required exhibits and documentation.