Shoe Care Products for Resale in Offender Canteens

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB931CR18136) for the procurement of shoe care products to be resold in offender canteens across twenty-two correctional institutions. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply specific quantities of shoe-related items, including 31 cases of shoe insoles, 481 cases of black shoe laces, 473 cases of white shoe laces, 17 cases of black liquid shoe polish, and 12 cases of white liquid shoe polish. Product specifications are stringent, requiring odor and moisture-absorbing insoles that are one-size-fits-all and trimmable, 54-inch flat or tubular shoe laces individually packaged in pairs, and 2-3 ounce plastic bottles of shoe polish with applicators. The bid period runs from June 28, 2018, to July 19, 2018, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on July 19, 2018. Bidders must submit either hard copy sealed bids to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City or electronic responses through the MissouriBUYS system, and must complete and sign Exhibits A, E, and F, along with the IFB cover page.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors are identified. The contract will have an initial term with two one-year renewal options, allowing for a maximum cumulative percentage increase of 1% per renewal period, calculated against the original contract price. Pricing terms include net 45 days payment, and delivery will be free on board (FOB) destination. While the estimated total contract value is not specified, the procurement covers a comprehensive range of shoe care products for use across multiple correctional institutions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to provide detailed pricing information for the initial contract period and potential renewal periods. No specific funding sources or budget ranges are explicitly stated in the solicitation documents.