Foam Mattress Cores - MVE

The State of Missouri, specifically through Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) and involving St. Charles County, is soliciting bids for foam mattress cores through Invitation for Bid (IFBC) number IFBC30034901800363. The procurement seeks two specific foam mattress core sizes: 6" x 36" x 80" and 6" x 33" x 80", both with a +/- 0.5" tolerance, with SIESTA brand referenced as the standard or equal. The solicitation requests bids across three quantity break tiers: 1-24 units, 25-40 units, and 41+ units, with a total estimated quantity of 60-80 units per line item. Vendors must provide their brand/stock number and submit pricing for the initial contract period and maximum firm fixed unit prices for two potential renewal periods. The bid submission period runs from August 14, 2017, to September 15, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with bids due at the Farmington Correctional Center Clothing Factory. Vendors must comply with mandatory specifications, including physical properties, flammability characteristics, and warranty requirements detailed in the solicitation documents.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears open to all vendors without preference or limitation. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the estimated total contract value was not specified. The contract period is one year from the date of award, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Payment terms are Net 45 days, with payments processed through Missouri Vocational Enterprises Accounts Payable in Jefferson City. Delivery will be FOB Destination, with all shipping costs included in the unit pricing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the state reserving the right to make multiple awards. Funding for the procurement will be provided through Missouri Vocational Enterprises, though specific budget allocation details were not disclosed in the solicitation documents.