Muslin Sheeting - Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) program, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for muslin sheeting to be used in correctional facility clothing factories. The procurement seeks 50,000 linear yards of pre-cured, pre-shrunk plain weave T130 muslin sheeting with precise technical specifications, including a 54-inch cuttable width, white (bleached) color, permanent non-resinous finish, and two fast and clean selvages. The material must have 127-133 threads per inch, a minimum finished weight of 3.3 oz/sq. yd, a 50/50 polyester/cotton blend (with 5% tolerance), and a maximum shrinkage of 3% in either direction after the fifth wash cycle. Delivery will be made FOB Destination to two specific locations: the Women's Eastern Reception & Diagnostic Correctional Center Clothing Factory in Vandalia, MO and the Chillicothe Correctional Center Clothing Factory in Chillicothe, MO. The bid period runs from January 30, 2018, to February 14, 2018, with bids due by 2:00 PM CST, and the initial contract period is set for May 26, 2018, through May 25, 2019, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualifying vendors. Vendors must submit pricing for the initial contract period and maximum unit prices for two potential renewal periods, with payment terms of Net 45 days processed through Missouri Vocational Enterprises Accounts Payable. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the bid requires vendors to provide brand and model information for the proposed muslin sheeting. The solicitation allows for bid submission through either the MissouriBUYS electronic system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. Vendors must complete and submit all required exhibits, including Exhibits A through E and pricing pages. Although the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 50,000 linear yards of specialized muslin sheeting for correctional facility use, suggesting a significant but not precisely quantified contract value.