Del FM-50 X-Ray Machine Diagnostic and Repair Service and Parts

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking qualified vendors to provide diagnostic and repair services for a 2011 Del FM-50 x-ray machine located at the Farmington Correctional Center through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB931Y18708496. The procurement requires vendors to offer comprehensive services including hourly diagnostic and repair labor rates, round-trip service charges, and parts/materials pricing with percentage markups. Specific deliverables include technical servicing of the x-ray machine, with vendors expected to provide repair and diagnostic capabilities, parts replacement, and support for obsolete components. The bid solicitation was posted on March 6, 2018, with responses due by March 20, 2018, at 8:00 PM GMT. Non-mandatory equipment inspections are available by appointment through Laura Nations, allowing potential bidders to examine the x-ray machine prior to submitting a bid. Vendors must submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard-copy sealed bids to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The bid requires completion and submission of specific documentation, including the IFB Cover Page, Exhibit A, Pricing Page, and any additional applicable exhibits.

The IFB does not indicate any specific set-aside requirements or restrictions limiting bid participation, suggesting that all qualified vendors may submit proposals. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no mentioned requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational types. Payment terms are established as net 30 days with Free on Board Destination delivery terms. While the total estimated contract value is not specified in the solicitation documents, the pricing structure allows vendors to propose hourly diagnostic and repair service rates, round-trip charges, and percentage markups for parts and materials. The contract appears designed to establish a flexible service arrangement for maintaining the x-ray machine's operational status at the Farmington Correctional Center. The State of Missouri will likely award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the submitted pricing and completed documentation.