Oxygen Supplies - MVC

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) and including the Metropolitan St. Louis Psychiatric Center and St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center, is soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for oxygen supplies across multiple locations throughout the state. The procurement seeks vendors to provide rental and refill services for steel oxygen E-tanks, aluminum oxygen E-tanks, and tanks with built-in regulators. Specific requirements include monthly tank rentals ranging from 12 to 200 tanks per location, with corresponding refill quantities from 1 to 6,200 units per location, and a unique requirement of 24,000 pounds of liquid oxygen for the Cape Girardeau facility. The contract period is one year from the date of award, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Vendors must submit detailed pricing for both the initial contract period and the two potential renewal periods, including monthly rental rates and per-refill charges. The solicitation period runs from January 10, 2017, to January 23, 2017, with responses due by 2:00 PM CST on January 23, 2017. The RFP requires vendors to provide delivery timeframes after receipt of order and complete specific exhibits as part of their bid response.

The RFP does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, suggesting the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or current contractors for these oxygen supply services. The procurement allows for submission through either the MissouriBUYS electronic system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the various locations. While the total estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation covering multiple facilities and locations suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity. Vendors must provide firm, fixed pricing and are required to complete Exhibits A and E along with their bid response, demonstrating a thorough evaluation process to ensure vendor capability and compliance with the state's requirements.