Pillow Batting

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901901668) for pillow batting through its Division of Purchasing, targeting jurisdictions including Clay County and Jefferson City. The procurement seeks two distinct types of pillow batting: 15,000 batts of polyester batting and 30,000 pounds of cotton batting. The polyester batting must be 100% polyester fiber, bonded, approximately 6 denier, with individually cut batts measuring 54"W x 24"H x 2"-2.5"D, weighing 18-22 ounces per batt. The cotton batting must be 36" x 78", approximately 6 pounds each, clean, new, first quality, natural color, treated with boric acid, and flame retardant. The solicitation period runs from March 22, 2019, to April 22, 2019, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on April 22, 2019. Vendors can submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The contract includes provisions for two optional one-year renewal periods, with vendors required to specify maximum pricing for each renewal term.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no stated requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or specific organizational types. The delivery terms are Free On Board (FOB) Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days. While the solicitation does not provide a specific estimated contract value or budget range, it outlines detailed technical specifications for the pillow batting materials. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contact person for the solicitation being Daniel Engler from the State of Missouri Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City. The procurement opportunity allows for potential multiple award scenarios, though the exact number of potential awardees is not specified in the documentation.