Leather Boots - Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, specifically through Missouri Vocational Enterprises and targeting Montgomery County, is seeking a contract for leather boots and related shoe items through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation numbered IFBC30034901801902. The procurement seeks 15,000 pairs of black leather work boots with specific technical requirements, including a 6-inch height, Goodyear welt construction, moisture-wicking Cambrelle lining, and EVA outsoles. Additional items include 100 gross each of black flat, black round, and white round shoe laces. The boots must weigh between 3.75-4.25 lbs and be available in sizes ranging from 2-18 in whole sizes, 2.5-13.5 in half sizes, with width options in D, EE, and EEE. Vendors must provide detailed information about their brand, model, and available sizes, along with maximum unit prices for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods. The solicitation was posted on February 27, 2018, with bid responses due by March 22, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, and the initial contract period is one year from the date of award.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned in the solicitation documents that limit vendor participation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery is required to the Tipton Correctional Center Shoe Factory in Tipton, Missouri, with payment terms of Net 45 days. Vendors are required to provide a firm, fixed percentage discount for miscellaneous shoe items not specifically listed in the bid. Shipping charges may be assessed for orders below the minimum 3,000-pair quantity, with the contractor required to provide proof of actual shipping charges if requested. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 15,000 pairs of boots, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy, and must include completed exhibits, pricing pages, and warranty information for workmanship and materials.