Clay Targets - Missouri Department of Conservation

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking to procure clay targets through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901802423) with a contract period from June 10, 2018 through June 9, 2019. The procurement encompasses multiple types of clay targets, including Trap/Skeet 108mm targets, Pheasant/Sporter/Sporting Clay 108mm targets, Rabbit Sporting Clay 108mm targets, Battue Sporting Clay 108mm targets, Midi Sporting Clay 90mm targets, and Mini Sporting Clay 60mm targets. The total estimated quantity across all line items is approximately 6 million targets, with specific quantities ranging from 2,000 to 2,000,000 units per item type. Vendors must provide detailed product information including brand, model number, quantity per case, available colors, toxicity, and decomposition properties. The solicitation requires targets to primarily have orange tops or domes, with some specific color variations like hot pink specified for certain items. The bid was open from May 14, 2018, to May 29, 2018, with bids due by 3:00 PM CDT, and delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to various Missouri Department of Conservation locations throughout the state.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors who can meet the specified requirements, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Payment terms are Net 45 Days, and vendors are required to complete all required exhibits and provide comprehensive product information. While no specific total contract value is disclosed, the volume of targets (approximately 6 million) suggests a significant procurement opportunity. The targets must meet specific technical requirements, including being capable of decomposing for certain items and being non-toxic when spent. Some target types are also required to be made of pitch material, adding an additional technical specification for potential bidders to meet.