Mesh Laundry Bags - Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation number RFPC30034902400471 for mesh laundry bags and related components. The procurement seeks vendors to supply 900 dozen white mesh laundry bags (24"W x 36"L), 100 dozen colored mesh bags in minimum five colors, 900 dozen white mesh bags with rubber wrap closures, and 475 dozen colored mesh bags in minimum six colors. Additional required components include 4 dozen drawstrings, 4 dozen cord locks, and 24 dozen rubber wrap closures. The solicitation references specific brand equivalents including HG Maybeck H-536DS, HG Maybeck B-536RC, and Express Supply Worldwide 24HVDS96, while allowing equivalent products. The RFP opened on November 29, 2023, with responses due on December 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit proposals through the MissouriBUYS system and are required to complete Exhibit A and all required attachments as part of their bid submission. Delivery will be Free On Board Destination to various Department of Corrections locations throughout Missouri.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational participation. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no noted existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Payment terms are Net 45 Days, and vendors must submit pricing for an initial contract term plus two potential renewal periods. While the solicitation provides detailed product specifications and quantity requirements, no estimated total contract value is disclosed. Vendors are expected to have the capability to fulfill the comprehensive laundry bag procurement requirements, including providing bags in specified dimensions, colors, and with specific closure mechanisms. The RFP indicates that the Missouri Department of Corrections will evaluate submissions based on the completeness of the bid, compliance with specifications, and the ability to meet the stated requirements for mesh laundry bags and associated components.