Propylene Glycol

The Parkway School District in Missouri is seeking quotes for a one-time procurement of propylene glycol through a competitive bidding process (Proposal Number 26-46). The district requires 1,400 gallons of tech-grade propylene glycol that is concentrated, red/pink in color, and nitrite inhibited, to be delivered F.O.B. to their warehouse located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Bidders must submit their proposals through the Parkway School District's Bonfire Portal by October 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a vendor Q&A period closing on October 8, 2025. The district will evaluate bids based on the "lowest and best" criteria, considering factors such as specification compliance, vendor supply capability, inventory maintenance, prior district experience, and financial strength. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding holidays, and vendors must provide standard manufacturer's warranty starting upon written acceptance or payment.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete several mandatory compliance documents, including a Federal Work Authorization Program (E-Verify) Affidavit and an Affidavit of Non-Collusion, demonstrating their legal and ethical commitment to the bidding process. All vendors must be registered on the Bonfire Portal and are required to provide references, potential subcontractor details, and equipment warranties. The district reserves the right to reject any bid, award contract portions to different vendors, or terminate agreements with thirty-day written notice. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for 1,400 gallons of propylene glycol, and vendors must include all handling, freight, assembly, setup, warranty, and other charges in their pricing. The contract term is one year, with the potential for a one-month extension under the same terms and conditions, and the district tentatively plans to notify the awarded vendor on October 28, 2025.