Raw Filter Materials- MVE

The State of Missouri, through the Missouri Vocational Enterprise (MVE), has issued a Request for Proposal (RFPC3003492500213) for raw filter materials, seeking vendors to supply a comprehensive range of HVAC-related components. The solicitation encompasses 52 line items, including cardboard frames, die-cut pieces in various sizes ranging from 12"x16"x1" to 20"x30"x4", pleat media, MERV 11 and MERV 13 filter media, expanded metal, hot and cold glues, and white tape. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the MissouriBUYS system between July 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM GMT and August 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM GMT. The initial contract term includes options for two additional one-year renewals, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and Net 45 Days payment terms. Bidders are required to provide firm, fixed unit prices for the initial contract period and maximum prices for potential renewal periods, with a specific requirement for line item 52 to include a firm, fixed percentage discount from the vendor's MSRP list/catalog price for miscellaneous filter materials not covered in the first 51 line items. The point of contact for technical questions is Coltin T Wright, who can be reached at 573-751-8897 or coltin.wright@oa.mo.gov.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the documents do not indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Vendors must complete and attach Exhibit A and other applicable exhibits as part of their bid submission, with no estimated total contract value disclosed in the solicitation documents. The procurement process does not specify any preferential treatment for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Interested vendors will need to carefully review all solicitation documents, prepare comprehensive responses that meet the detailed specifications for each line item, and ensure timely electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system. While the exact budget range is not provided, the extensive line item list and quantity estimates (ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 units per line item) suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors in the HVAC filter materials market.