Elastic for Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri through Missouri Vocational Enterprises is conducting a Request for Proposal - Commodity (RFPC) solicitation for specific elastic materials. The procurement seeks four distinct types of elastic products: 250 boxes of 1-1/4" white woven elastic with polyester covering and natural rubber elastomer, 100 boxes of 1-1/2" white woven elastic, 100 boxes of 1/2" white knit elastic, and 50 boxes of 1-1/4" white knitted drawcord elastic. Each elastic type has precise technical specifications including detailed requirements for material composition, stretch recovery, breaking strength, and elongation characteristics. The solicitation was released on November 16, 2021, with responses due by December 8, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit proposals through the MissouriBUYS system, either electronically or in hard copy if permitted, and are required to complete exhibits A through G. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms, and vendors must provide pricing for both the initial contract period and potential renewal periods.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no disadvantaged business requirements are mentioned. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details regarding existing infrastructure or technology that might require integration with the requested elastic products. The documentation does not disclose an estimated total contract value or budget range. Vendors can direct questions to Jennie Rees at 573-751-6442. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, with the state seeking to establish a contract for the specified elastic materials for use in Missouri Vocational Enterprises' operations. Pricing terms allow vendors to enter negative values and exclude line items from the bid total, providing some flexibility in the bidding process.