Dental Chair and Installation

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number IFB931Y17709179 for the procurement of a new dental chair for the Ozark Correctional Center (OCC) located in Fordland, Missouri. The comprehensive procurement includes providing, delivering, de-installing, disposing of the existing dental chair, and fully installing a new Marus NuStar DC1702 dental chair with specific technical requirements. Required specifications include a contoured wide backrest, hydraulic operation, all-metal frame, dual membrane touchpads, 30-degree rotation, electronic foot switch, swing-out arm rests, dual articulating headrest, and integrated back switches. The solicitation opened on March 31, 2017, with bid responses due by April 20, 2017 at 3:00 PM CDT. Optional site inspections may be arranged by contacting the Medical Administrator at OCC, with each potential bidder limited to two individuals. The pricing must be firm, fixed, FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed, and include all labor, materials, installation, testing, training, documentation, and warranty costs. The preferred color for the dental chair is Deep Sea, though other in-stock colors will be considered if the preferred color is unavailable.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the document does not mention any specific requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement is for a single dental chair, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While no specific budget range or estimated contract value is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a moderate investment in medical equipment and installation services. Vendors can submit their proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copies to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase with no mentioned renewal options or multi-year commitments.