ER234R2026 - Jersey Gloves for MO DOC Canteen Resale - Various Locations

The Missouri Department of Corrections issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for jersey gloves to be resold in offender canteens across nineteen correctional institutions throughout the state. The procurement seeks approximately 66 cases of jersey gloves annually, with each case containing 72 pairs, with an estimated annual sales value of $3,200.00. The gloves must conform to specific mandatory specifications, including 30%-100% cotton jersey fabric of standard weight (8 ounces per square yard or better) in brown or black color, featuring knit wrists and Clute cut design that are not bulk packed. Bids must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS (Powered by MOVERS) no later than 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with the solicitation issued on August 14, 2025. The resulting contract will be structured as a blanket purchase agreement with firm and fixed pricing quoted on an FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, covering all packing, handling, shipping, and freight charges with an initial one-year term and three optional one-year renewal periods at the Department's sole discretion. Vendors must submit renewal pricing as a maximum percentage increase or decrease applicable to each renewal option period calculated against the original contract price. Payment will be made within forty-five business days of product receipt and invoice submission, and the state reserves the right not to negotiate pricing on this canteen contract.

The procurement includes several preferences and set-asides for qualified vendors. The Department reserves the right to apply a 10% Buy American preference for domestically manufactured products and bonus points ranging from 5 to 15 points for vendors utilizing qualified Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops, in addition to a 3-point preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. All vendors must achieve "Approved" registration status in MissouriBUYS and comply with all business compliance requirements, including Missouri tax compliance, Secretary of State registration, Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification, and employee conflict of interest disclosures prior to contract award. The current contract expires on August 14, 2025, with the incumbent vendor unable to renew. Evaluation will be conducted using multiattribute scoring methodology with sealed bid responses and no ranking indicators displayed. The Department does not conduct pre-bid conferences or facility tours for this procurement, and no information regarding minimum release amounts or specific funding sources has been disclosed.