ER234R6031 - Du-Rags for Canteen Resale, MO DOC

The Missouri Department of Corrections, Fiscal Management Unit, Purchasing Section is soliciting competitive sealed bids for du-rags to be sold in offender canteens across nineteen correctional institutions, with bids due June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through MissouriBUYS. Vendors must demonstrate current access to product inventory before bidding.

Du-rags must conform to retail quality standards and be suitable for men and women, individually packaged in clear plastic. The estimated annual sales volume is $2,940.00. Vendors must be able to provide the product within ten business days of contract award and maintain reliable supply.

The contract period runs from award through May 6, 2027, with one optional one-year renewal period. All prices are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. Pricing must remain firm for the contract duration unless a price increase of 5% or more is documented and approved. Payment is made within forty-five business days of product receipt and invoice submission.

Eligible vendors may claim multiple preferences: Buy American Act preference (10%), Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation (5–15 bonus points), and Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise preference (3 bonus points). The Department does not negotiate canteen-funded contracts and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS in "Approved" status, maintain compliance with Missouri business laws (including tax compliance and Secretary of State registration), and provide the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification for companies with ten or more employees. All mandatory business compliance exhibits must be submitted prior to award. A detailed supplier specification document defines product quality, materials, sizing, and other requirements and is available in the government files attached to the solicitation.