Condensing Units and Evaporator Systems for Walk-In Food Service Coolers

The Missouri Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ931Y18709219) for the purchase of condensing units and evaporator systems for walk-in food service coolers at the Tipton Correctional Center. The procurement seeks specific refrigeration equipment, including three condensing units with varying horsepower (7HP, 3HP, and 2HP), five low-profile evaporators with different fan configurations, five expansion valve kits for R404A, multiple liquid line and suction line filter-driers, and four 24-pound cylinders of R404A refrigerant. The solicitation is strictly for equipment purchase, with no installation services required, and delivery terms are specified as Free On Board (FOB) Destination. The RFQ was open from February 23, 2018, to March 6, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with vendors required to submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. Vendors must provide detailed specifications, including brand names and model numbers for each item, and the state reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, appearing to be open to all vendors regardless of size or classification. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or small business participation. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated contract value or budget range for the procurement. Payment processing requires vendors to submit itemized invoices either electronically to doc.payables@doc.mo.gov or by mail to the Department's Fiscal Management Unit in Jefferson City. While the RFQ provides detailed technical specifications for the required equipment, it does not offer information about potential contract renewal options or the current refrigeration infrastructure at the Tipton Correctional Center. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment replacement or upgrade project for the facility's walk-in food service coolers.