Polyester Fiber Mattress Cores

The State of Missouri, specifically St. Charles County, is seeking bids for polyester fiber mattress cores through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902301995) for the Department of Corrections. The solicitation requests bids for three specific mattress core sizes: 26" x 80" x 4.5", 36" x 80" x 4.5", and 36" x 80" x 6.5", to be delivered to the DOC-Farmington Correctional CT Missouri Vocational Enterprise Clothing Factory. The mattress cores must be 100% polyester fiber, airlay and thermally bonded, with precise specifications including weight requirements of 12.25-13.93 oz, compression within 80-90 pounds, and compliance with California TB117-2013 fire resistance standards. Additional requirements mandate that the cores be odor-free, non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, and moisture resistant. The bid period runs from March 7, 2023, to March 24, 2023, with bids due by 7:00 PM GMT, and the contract period spanning May 7, 2023, through May 6, 2024, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, making the bid open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no apparent limitations on the types of businesses that can submit a proposal. Payment terms are Net 45 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery, and vendors are required to submit firm fixed pricing for the initial contract period and both potential renewal periods. The solicitation does not disclose a total estimated contract value or specific budget range. Vendors must submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy, with all submissions requiring compliance with the detailed technical specifications for the polyester fiber mattress cores. Technical questions can be directed to Sarah A. Wilson at 573-751-4887 or sarah.wilson@oa.mo.gov.