Elastic - Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901800806) for Missouri Vocational Enterprises to procure various types of elastic materials. The solicitation seeks four specific elastic products: 250 boxes of 1-1/4" elastic (500 yards per box), 100 boxes of 1-1/2" elastic (500 yards per box), 100 boxes of 1/2" elastic (1,500 yards per box), and 50 boxes of knitted drawcord elastic (500 yards per box). Each elastic type has stringent technical requirements including specific material composition, stretch recovery, breaking strength, and elongation specifications. The procurement requires vendors to submit detailed product specifications that meet precise technical standards for color, width, and performance characteristics. The bid was posted on October 27, 2017, with responses due by November 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM CST, and the contract term is scheduled for January 7, 2018 through January 6, 2019. Vendors must submit completed bid exhibits, including Exhibit A and pricing pages, either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing contract holders. The solicitation allows vendors to propose alternative products but does not permit negative bid values or line item exclusions. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination to various Missouri Vocational Enterprises locations throughout the state, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves substantial quantities of elastic materials across four different product specifications. Vendors are responsible for ensuring their bid responses meet all technical requirements and are submitted by the specified deadline. The State will evaluate bids on a lowest responsive and responsible basis, focusing on vendors' ability to meet the detailed technical specifications for the elastic materials.