Raw Milk and Water Testing Services for the Department of Agriculture

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is soliciting proposals for Raw Milk and Water Testing Services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number RFPS30034901801867. The procurement covers two primary service categories: raw milk testing services and water testing services, each listed as a single unit. The contract period is one year from the effective date, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit maximum pricing for the initial contract term and both potential renewal periods, with responses due by April 11, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Submission methods include electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy delivery to the Division of Purchasing. The RFP requires vendors to provide comprehensive testing services for the Department of Agriculture and State Milk Board, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participation. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The RFP does not specify an estimated total contract value or provide a specific budget range for the testing services. The procurement will cover services to be delivered in jurisdictions including Clay County and Jefferson City, Missouri. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, with pricing being a key evaluation criterion. Vendors are required to provide detailed pricing information for the initial contract term and two potential renewal periods, with no negative pricing allowed. The contact person for this solicitation is Molly Hurt at the Missouri Office of Administration, located in Jefferson City.