Polyester Fiber Mattress Cores

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri Vocational Enterprises Farmington Correctional Center Clothing Factory, is seeking bids for polyester fiber mattress cores through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation. The procurement requires vendors to supply three specific mattress core configurations: 5,000 units measuring 26" x 80" x 4.5", 200 units measuring 36" x 80" x 4.5", and 50 units measuring 36" x 80" x 6.5". Each mattress core must be 100% polyester fiber, airlay and thermally bonded, with strict technical specifications including weight range of 12.25-13.93 oz, compression within 80-90 pounds, and compliance with California TB117-2013 fire resistance standards. The cores must be odor-free, non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, and moisture resistant. The bid period runs from March 5, 2020, to April 3, 2020, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on April 3, and delivery terms specified as FOB Destination to the Farmington facility. Vendors must submit pricing for the initial contract period and two renewal periods, and complete Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, effectively making the bid open to all vendors. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and the procurement does not provide an estimated contract value or budget range. Payment terms are Net 45 Days, and vendors can submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. Technical support for the bid process is available through Jennie Rees at the Division of Purchasing. The procurement is associated with St. Charles County, Missouri, and represents a state-level contracting opportunity for mattress core manufacturing. No specific funding source is mentioned in the solicitation documents, and there are no apparent integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology.