Office Furniture Parts - Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE)

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901802348) for office furniture parts, targeting various chair and table components. The solicitation seeks bids for a comprehensive range of items including upholsterable arm chairs, armless chairs, poly stacking chairs, transport dollies, folding table legs, table bases, aprons, and miscellaneous chair and table kits. Quantities range from 10 to 1,100 units per line item, with specific requirements for brand/model information and color sales brochures. The procurement covers a one-year contract term from the date of award, with delivery to MVE furniture factories throughout Missouri using Free on Board (FOB) Destination terms. The bid period runs from May 24, 2018, to June 14, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with vendors required to submit either hard copy bids or electronic responses through the MissouriBUYS system. The state will evaluate bids and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation. The pricing structure allows for firm, fixed unit pricing on specific items and a percentage discount on miscellaneous chair and table kits not specifically listed in the bid. Shipping charges are only permitted for miscellaneous components and kits under specific line items. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement and the range of quantities suggest a significant procurement opportunity for office furniture parts suppliers. Vendors must provide a firm, fixed percentage discount for any additional miscellaneous chair and/or table kits not listed in the original bid, with the state guaranteeing minimum order quantities of 1,000 for both chair and table component sales brochures.