Chemical Products Qualified Vendor List - Additional Vendors

Missouri Department of Corrections, Missouri Vocational Enterprises is issuing an RFP to add additional vendors to a Qualified Vendor List for chemical products, with proposals due September 11, 2026. The Buy American preference under Missouri Revised Statutes sections 34.350–34.359 applies; vendors must certify the point of manufacture for finished products and select from six certification tables based on sourcing (U.S.-manufactured, foreign-manufactured, mixed, or covered by trade agreement), with misrepresentation constituting a Class A misdemeanor.

Selected vendors will supply janitorial chemical products and related equipment on an as-needed basis through purchase orders. The QVL structure permits multiple vendors across product categories to maintain competitive pricing and supply-chain continuity. Vendors must submit firm, fixed pricing inclusive of all costs associated with product provision and support, state their standard delivery timeframe in calendar days after receipt of order, and provide product specification sheets upon agency request.

Vendors selected for the QVL become eligible to receive purchase orders as the Department of Corrections identifies operational needs. The solicitation includes technical drawings (Attachment 3) that specify product compatibility, delivery requirements, and operational specifications; vendors must review these to assess capability and submit accurate pricing aligned with illustrated standards. The Price Quote Request form (Attachment 1) serves as the template the agency will use to solicit quotes from qualified contractors on an as-needed basis going forward. Evaluation will assess vendor qualifications, product certifications, pricing competitiveness, and ability to meet delivery timelines.