Cosmetology Program Supplies Qualified Vendor List (QVL)

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for cosmetology program supplies for women's correctional facilities located in Chillicothe and Vandalia, Missouri. This procurement seeks to create a supply channel for cosmetology-related materials and supplies to support the DOC's cosmetology program. The solicitation requires vendors to submit two key pricing components: a firm, fixed discount percentage to be applied to their price list/catalog for available cosmetology supplies (excluding equipment), and a firm, fixed price for hazardous material shipping fees. Vendors must electronically submit their bids through the MissouriBUYS system between January 10, 2022, and February 7, 2022, at 8:00 PM GMT. The bid requires vendors to complete and submit a Cover Page and Exhibits A through C, along with any other applicable exhibits. Evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to meet the specified requirements, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination. The procurement contact is Danice Chaidez, Procurement Specialist, who can be reached at 573-522-2109 or danice.chaidez@doc.mo.gov for any questions.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations, indicating that the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. The solicitation does not disclose the total estimated value of the contract or provide a specific budget range for the cosmetology supplies. Vendors are required to provide a firm, fixed discount on their existing price lists and are prohibited from entering negative values for their proposed discounts or shipping fees. The resulting QVL will serve as a supply channel for the DOC's cosmetology program, with multiple vendors potentially being selected to provide supplies. The contract will support cosmetology programs at the women's correctional facilities in Chillicothe and Vandalia, which are located in Lincoln County, Missouri.