Sports Bras for MO DOC Canteens

The Missouri Department of Corrections (MO DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB2341003) for the procurement of sports bras to be sold in the department's canteens across Cole County and Jefferson City jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks five distinct types of sports bras with specific quantity requirements: 300 light to medium weight sports bras, 500 medium to full support sports bras, 100 full support sports bra sport camis, 50 light to medium support sports bras with front closure, and 50 medium to full support sports bras with front closure. The total estimated procurement volume is 1,000 units. The bid period opened on September 9, 2020, and closed on October 1, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, with vendors required to submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. Delivery terms are Free on Board (FOB) Destination with freight prepaid and allowed, including unloading at department docks or designated sites. The contract includes an initial term with three optional one-year renewal periods, during which vendors must specify potential percentage increases or decreases.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements regarding disadvantaged enterprise participation. The documents do not mention a specific total contract value or budget range, though the procurement involves multiple sports bra styles and quantities. Payment terms are established as Net 45 days, processed after final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of items. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with vendors required to provide detailed pricing for the initial contract term and potential renewal periods. The procurement is solely for supplying sports bras to MO DOC canteens, with no additional infrastructure or technology integration requirements mentioned in the solicitation documents.