Polyester Fiber Mattress Cores - MVE

The State of Missouri, specifically St. Charles County, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902400186) for polyester fiber mattress cores to be delivered to the Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) Clothing Factory at the Farmington Correctional Center. The procurement seeks bids for two manufacturing options - Airlay and Thermally Bonded - with three specific mattress core sizes: 5,000 units of 26" x 80" x 4.5", 300 units of 36" x 80" x 4.5", and 100 units of 36" x 80" x 6.5". The mattress cores must be 100% polyester fiber, with precise specifications including a 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 also be odor-free, non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, and moisture resistant. The solicitation's bid period runs from August 3, 2023, to August 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a desired delivery date of May 7, 2023. The contract term is one year from the award date, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were identified in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears open to all vendors, with no preference given to disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. The documents do not mention an incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure requirements. While no specific estimated total contract value was provided, the procurement involves 5,400 total mattress core units across different sizes and manufacturing options. Pricing must be submitted for the initial contract term and both potential renewal periods, with payment terms set at Net 45 days. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery being Free on Board (FOB) Destination to the Farmington Correctional Center Clothing Factory in Farmington, Missouri.