Leather Boots and Laces for Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri Vocational Enterprises program, is seeking a vendor to supply leather work boots and shoelaces for the Tipton Correctional Center Shoe Factory. The solicitation requests two categories of leather boots: 9,000 pairs for orders of 3,001 or greater, and 1,000 pairs for orders of 3,000 or less. Specific boot requirements include 6-inch high work boots weighing 3.75-4.25 lbs, featuring Goodyear welt construction, EVA soles, and moisture-wicking linings. Additionally, the contract requires 100 gross each of black flat, black round, and white round shoelaces. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, including brand, model, and sizing information. The bid period runs from March 11, 2021, to April 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT, with bids to be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. Vendors must also specify a firm, fixed percentage discount for miscellaneous shoe items not listed in the bid.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The contract includes payment terms of Net 45 days and allows for delivery FOB destination to the Tipton Correctional Center. Vendors must complete multiple exhibits, with Exhibit A being mandatory, and provide pricing for both the initial contract period and maximum unit prices for two potential one-year renewal periods. The total contract value is not specified in the documentation. Successful vendors will be expected to provide detailed product information and meet the specific technical requirements for work boots and shoelaces as outlined in the solicitation. The contract may be renewed for up to two additional one-year periods, providing potential long-term business opportunity for the selected vendor.