Duck Fabric QVL - Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, specifically through the Division of Purchasing, has issued a Request for Proposal - Commodity (RFPC) for Duck Fabric Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for Missouri Vocational Enterprises. The solicitation, numbered RFPC30034901700835, is seeking vendors to supply duck fabric to the Farmington Correctional Center Clothing Factory located at 1012 West Columbia, Farmington, MO 63640. The contract will be for one year from the date of award, with the solicitation period running from March 28, 2017, to April 14, 2017. Proposals are due by 3:00:00 PM CDT on April 14, 2017, and can be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response. The procurement contact is Teri Schulte, who can be reached at 573-522-3296 or Teri.Schulte@oa.mo.gov. Payment terms are Net 45 Days, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating that all vendors are eligible to participate. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor are there details about existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The total estimated value of the contract is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be part of the Missouri Vocational Enterprises program, which provides vocational training and work opportunities for offenders within the state's correctional facilities. Vendors are required to acknowledge and understand all mandatory terms by typing "Yes" in the Vendor Response box in the Overview Tab of the MissouriBUYS system. The lack of specific line item requirements or detailed specifications suggests this is a broad qualified vendor list contract for duck fabric procurement.