Particleboard - DOC

The State of Missouri, through the Department of Corrections (DOC) Missouri Vocational Enterprises, is soliciting bids for an Invitation for Bid - Commodity (IFBC) to procure particleboard and western wood products for its Furniture Restoration facility in Licking, Missouri. The procurement is for a one-year contract with two potential one-year renewal periods, seeking a total of approximately 1,955 sheets of wood products across eight line items. Specific requirements include 800 sheets of 1/4" industrial hardboard particleboard with a Class C or Class III flame spread rating, and various quantities of western wood sheets ranging from 1/2" to 1-1/8" thickness in different dimensions. The solicitation mandates detailed specifications for the wood products, including specific density requirements (45-47 lbs for western wood), physical properties, and dimensional constraints. Vendors must provide comprehensive information about their products, including brand, wood type, density, and delivery timeframes. The bid period runs from November 17, 2021, to December 2, 2021, at 2:00 PM CST, with a desired delivery date of October 28, 2021. Bidders are required to submit pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods through the MissouriBUYS system.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged or small business enterprises. The solicitation does not provide a total estimated contract value or specific budget range for the procurement. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days with Free On Board Destination shipping. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a clear prohibition on Southern Softwood for any western wood items. While no specific funding sources are detailed, the procurement is being conducted by the State of Missouri's Department of Corrections for its Vocational Enterprises program, suggesting internal state funding. The lack of explicit funding or budget information suggests this is a standard procurement to meet the operational needs of the Missouri Vocational Enterprises Furniture Restoration facility.