Fabric: Tubular Fleece and Tubular Rib Knit - DOC

The State of Missouri, specifically the Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking a contract for tubular fleece and tubular rib knit fabric to be used at the Women's Eastern Reception & Diagnostic Correctional Center Clothing Factory in Vandalia. The procurement involves six distinct line items: 13,500 pounds of ash gray tubular fleece, 5,000 pounds of black tubular fleece, 13,500 pounds of miscellaneous colored tubular fleece, 1,500 pounds of ash gray tubular rib knit, 1,000 pounds of black tubular rib knit, and 1,000 pounds of miscellaneous colored tubular rib knit. Specific fabric requirements include 50% cotton/50% polyester composition for fleece, with rib knit requiring an additional 3% spandex; fleece must have a minimum weight of 10 ounces per square yard, and rib knit must have a minimum weight of 7.3 ounces per yard. The fabric must be packaged in flat-fold, festooned bundles of 40-50 pounds with proper labeling, and rolled goods are not acceptable. The solicitation was posted on September 14, 2017, with bids due by October 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will run for one year from the date of award, with potential for two one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside requirements or restrictions on vendor participation, meaning all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documents. The procurement appears to be an open, competitive bidding process where the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Payment terms are set at net 45 days, with delivery terms specified as Free on Board (FOB) Destination to the Vandalia facility. While no specific budget range or total contract value is explicitly stated, the total estimated fabric quantity is approximately 34,500 pounds across all line items. Vendors are required to provide firm, fixed unit prices for the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential renewal periods, with detailed requirements for manufacturer information, style/model specifications, and precise fabric characteristics.