High-Top Canvas Velcro-Bobs

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB931CN18047) seeking competitive bids for the procurement of high-top canvas velcro-bobs (shoes) for various correctional institutions. The solicitation requires vendors to supply 711 pairs of shoes with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 10 oz. canvas outsole, heavy-duty double-lined canvas uppers, a minimum of 4 velcro closures, non-metal loopholes, non-metal construction, reinforced rubber toecap, and non-skid non-marking rubber soles of retail quality. The bid period runs from December 21, 2017, to January 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, with vendors required to submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard-copy submissions to the Department of Corrections in Jefferson City. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to complete all exhibits, including the IFB cover page, Exhibit A, Pricing Page through Exhibit E, and any required specification documentation. The contract includes provisions for two potential one-year renewal periods, with vendors required to specify maximum allowable percentage increases for each renewal period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The IFB does not identify any incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with delivery on a free on board (FOB) destination basis. While no specific budget range or total contract value was explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates an estimated procurement of 711 pairs of shoes. Vendors must calculate price increases against the original contract price, with cumulative calculations not permitted. The contract will be managed by the Missouri Department of Corrections, and the contact for questions is Diana Fredrick from the department's purchasing section. The solicitation appears open to all vendors capable of meeting the detailed product specifications and submission requirements.