Commercial Water Softeners

The Missouri Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ931Y18709222) for the procurement of two commercial water softeners for the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center. The solicitation requires specific technical specifications for the water softeners, including a 2-inch pipe, 2-inch Fleck single softener, 30" (+/- 3") x 72" (+/- 3") mineral tank, 14 cubic feet of 10% crosslinked softener resin, minimum 440 Kgrain capacity, 30" (+/- 3") x 50" (+/- 3") brine tank, and a minimum flow rate of 87 gallons per minute. Vendors were required to submit detailed bids including their brand, model, and part number, with the solicitation period open from August 28, 2018, to September 5, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Responses could be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Department of Corrections in Jefferson City. Vendors were instructed to complete and sign Exhibits A and C along with the RFQ cover page, with the contract to be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest price.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFQ did not provide information about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or integration requirements. Payment terms were specified as Net 45 Days, with delivery to be made Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The total estimated value of the contract was not disclosed in the documents. The procurement covered the jurisdictions of Clark County and Jefferson City in Missouri, with Diana Fredrick listed as the primary contact for the solicitation. Vendors were allowed to submit multiple proposals, and no specific budget range or award value was indicated in the available documentation. The solicitation was focused solely on the procurement of two commercial water softeners for the correctional facility, with no mention of additional services or ongoing contract provisions.