Fleece Blanket Material - Missouri Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901900220) for procuring fleece blanket material through the MissouriBUYS procurement system. The solicitation seeks bids for multiple types of fleece blanket material with specific quantity requirements: 25,000 linear yards of charcoal gray, 10,000 linear yards of burgundy, 1,000 linear yards each of sage/green and sky blue, and 1,000 linear yards of miscellaneous colors. The material must be 100% polyester fleece, meeting Federal Act Title XI 1610 CFR flame retardant standards, with a minimum cuttable width of 59"-60". Weight specifications vary by color, with charcoal gray requiring 7.0-8.0 oz/yd2 and other colors requiring 12.0-13.0 oz/yd2. All materials must be first quality, anti-pill on one side, brushed on the other, and have maximum shrinkage of 7% in either direction. The bid period runs from July 30, 2018 to August 13, 2018 at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period of one year from the date of award and options for two additional one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged businesses or specific enterprise types. Delivery terms are FOB Destination to various Missouri Department of Corrections clothing factories throughout the state, with payment terms of Net 45 days processed through Missouri Vocational Enterprises. Vendors must provide detailed information including manufacturer details, style numbers, width and weight specifications, and delivery timeframes. Pricing must include maximum unit prices for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. While the exact budget range is not specified, the total estimated quantity across all items is 37,000 linear yards, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value for the selected vendor(s).