Cosmetology Program Supplies Qualified Vendor List (QVL)

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking to establish a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for cosmetology program supplies for women's correctional facilities located in Chillicothe and Vandalia. The solicitation, numbered IFB931ER234N2007, replaces a previous unsuccessful solicitation and requests competitive, sealed bids from vendors to create a supply channel for cosmetology supplies. Vendors must submit electronic bid responses through the MissouriBUYS system by March 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, with no hard-copy submissions allowed without prior approval. The procurement requires vendors to provide two primary pricing components: a firm, fixed discount percentage to be applied to their price list/catalog for cosmetology supplies (excluding equipment) and a firm, fixed price for hazardous material shipping fees. Bidders must complete and submit a Cover Page and Exhibits A through C as part of their electronic bid response, with all deliveries to be made Free On Board Destination. The procurement contact is Danice Chaidez, Procurement Specialist, who can be reached at the Department of Corrections in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, restrictions on respondent types, or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The total estimated value of the contract is not disclosed, and no specific budget range is provided. The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors who can meet the specified requirements and provide the requested pricing information. The goal is to create a qualified vendor list that will allow the Department of Corrections to establish multiple supply channels for cosmetology program supplies, rather than making a single award. Payment terms will be vendor-specified, and the contract will likely be structured to allow flexibility in vendor selection based on the submitted discounts and shipping fees.