Lumber

The State of Missouri's Division of Purchasing has issued an Invitation for Bid - Commodity (IFBC) solicitation for lumber procurement on behalf of the Department of Conservation and Missouri Vocational Enterprises. The solicitation seeks multiple varieties of hardwood lumber, including Northern Yellow Birch, Appalachian Poplar, Northern Red Oak, Appalachian Red Oak, Appalachian Soft Maple, and Appalachian Walnut in various thicknesses (4/4", 5/4", 6/4", 8/4"). The bid includes 17 line items with quantities ranging from 2,000 to 119,000 board feet, with strict quality requirements that all lumber must meet FAS or FAS/1 face grade under National Hardwood Association rules and be kiln-dried to 6-9% moisture content. The bid submission period runs from November 8, 2019, at 10:00 AM CST through November 22, 2019, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must quote adjustment prices relative to the Hardwood Market Report prices for line items 1-13, indicating whether adjustments are to be added or subtracted from published rates. The State will award the contract based on the lowest and best bid, but reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Payment terms are Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery terms to various locations throughout Missouri.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Bidders may submit proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, with a requirement to complete and attach Exhibit A and any applicable exhibits. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, nor does it specify an estimated total contract value. Delivery will be made to Department of Conservation and Missouri Vocational Enterprises facilities throughout Missouri, with vendors required to provide detailed documentation of their lumber products' specifications and compliance with the stated quality standards. Interested vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure their bids meet the comprehensive technical requirements outlined in the IFBC.