Soft Water Tanks - Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, specifically Missouri Vocational Enterprises, is seeking bids for three carbon steel water softener tanks to be delivered to the Moberly Correctional Center Laundry Factory in Moberly, Missouri. The procurement is conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901802489) with specific technical requirements for the tanks, including a 78-inch diameter, 60-inch side shell length, flanged and dished head shape, and 150 PSI design pressure. Each tank must have standard epoxy lining and coating, jack saddles, lift lugs, stainless steel fittings, a 12x16 manway top, and a 4x6 handhole side bottom, with an approximate shipping weight of 4,400 pounds. The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2018, with a bid submission deadline of June 4, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to provide detailed information about the brand, model number, shipping weight, delivery timeline, and warranty terms for both parts and labor. The contract period will run six months from the date of award, with payment terms of Net 45 days and delivery on a Free on Board Destination basis.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no indications of preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business categories. The documents do not disclose an estimated total contract value or budget range for the procurement. Vendors must submit their bid responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy, and are required to complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements. The solicitation is open to all vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications for the three water softener tanks, with no apparent limitations on vendor participation beyond the ability to fulfill the technical and delivery requirements.