Fleece Blanket Material

The State of Missouri through the Missouri Department of Corrections and Missouri Vocational Enterprises is seeking bids for a comprehensive fleece blanket material contract through Solicitation Number IFBC30034901801504. The procurement is for multiple types and quantities of 100% polyester fleece, including 25,000 linear yards of charcoal gray, 10,000 linear yards of burgundy, and 1,000 linear yards each of sage/green, sky blue, and assorted colors fleece. The material must meet specific technical requirements, including being flame retardant under Federal Act Title XI 1610 CFR, laminated with a width of 58"-60", and have precise weight specifications varying by color (charcoal gray at 7.0-8.0 oz/yd2 and other colors at 12.0-13.0 oz/yd2). All fleece must be anti-pill on one side, brushed on the other, with maximum shrinkage not exceeding 7% in either direction, and must be first quality. The bid period runs from January 8, 2018, to January 29, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with the contract period spanning April 24, 2018, through April 23, 2019, and potential for two one-year renewal periods. Vendors must provide detailed manufacturer information, style numbers, width specifications, and weight details, along with pricing for the initial contract and maximum unit prices for potential renewal periods.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Payment terms are established at net 45 days, with delivery to be made Free On Board Destination to various Missouri Department of Corrections and Missouri Vocational Enterprises clothing factories throughout the state. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves substantial quantities of fleece material across multiple colors, suggesting a significant contract value. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on meeting all specified material requirements and providing competitive pricing. Vendors are required to complete and submit all necessary bid exhibits, including detailed pricing pages, and must ensure their proposed materials meet the comprehensive technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.