Janitorial Supplies - Missouri State Fair

The State of Missouri has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for janitorial supplies to be delivered to the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, Missouri. The procurement seeks various janitorial products including 320 cases of paper towels, 500 cases of toilet tissue, 730 total cases of trash bags in multiple sizes (60-gallon, 33-gallon, 20-30 gallon, 16-gallon, and 10-gallon), 85 cases of urinal deodorant blocks, 60 cases of lotion hand soap, and 65 total cases of cleaning concentrates (non-acid germicidal disinfectant and cleaner/disinfectant/detergent). The solicitation requires vendors to provide specific brand items or equivalent products meeting detailed specifications, with delivery terms of FOB Destination to the Missouri State Fair at 2503 W 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301. The contract period runs from the date of award through December 31, 2018, with the option of three additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit proposals by January 12, 2018, at 2:00 PM CST, and are required to provide a firm, fixed percentage discount applicable to all other available janitorial products in their catalog. Evaluation will be based on the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The RFP appears open to all vendors and does not mention preferences for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or other disadvantaged business categories. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and the total estimated contract value was not disclosed in the documentation. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, and vendors must complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits with their proposal. The procurement will be conducted through the Missouri Division of Purchasing, with potential submission options including the MissouriBUYS electronic system or hard copy submission. Vendors are encouraged to thoroughly review all specifications and provide detailed pricing for the initial contract period and potential renewal periods, with the understanding that the percentage discount must remain constant throughout all contract periods.