Portable Cribs with Bassinet Attachment

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) DHSS 0000000017SL on September 23, 2025, for portable cribs with bassinet attachment to support the Safe Cribs for Missouri program, which aims to reduce infant mortality related to unsafe sleep practices by providing safe cribs and education to low-income families. The procurement seeks approximately 400 units annually of portable cribs that comply with Consumer Products Safety Commission and Juvenile Products Manufacturers' Association standards, feature removable bassinet attachments suitable for infants up to 15 pounds, include fitted crib sheets with safe sleep messaging, and come equipped with convenient travel bags. The brand reference is Graco Kids Pack n Play 9H00FOF or equivalent. Vendors must submit electronic responses through MissouriBUYS or hard copies by October 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with the initial contract period running from the award date through September 30, 2026, followed by two optional one-year renewal periods at the state's discretion. Deliveries must be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with a desired 14-day timeline following purchase order receipt, and pricing must be firm and fixed, with all costs including packing, handling, shipping, technical support, and a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty included in the quoted price. The evaluation is conducted on a price-only basis with blind line evaluation, and vendors must provide maximum prices per unit for the initial contract period and each renewal period.

The solicitation is restricted to invited suppliers only, though selected suppliers may submit multiple responses and revise submissions prior to the deadline. Vendors must register and achieve "Approved" and "Spend Authorized" status in MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS to be eligible for contract award, and all business compliance documentation must be completed prior to award. The state offers a 10 percent Domestic Products Procurement Act preference for products manufactured or produced in the United States and bonus points ranging from 5 to 15 points for vendors utilizing Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops. Service-disabled veteran business enterprises receive a three-point preference if certified by Missouri's Office of Equal Opportunity. Vendors must comply with state tax requirements, register with the Missouri Secretary of State, certify non-engagement in boycotts of Israel per section 34.600 RSMo, and address conflict of interest provisions. The contract is supported by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant funding, though no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.