Statewide - Ozone Laundry and Ware Wash Chemicals

The State of Missouri is seeking proposals for a statewide contract to provide ozone laundry and ware wash chemicals through solicitation number RFPC30034901801644. The procurement involves acquiring a comprehensive range of chemical products for laundry and dishwashing operations, including concentrated chlorinated laundry bleach/destainer, laundry detergents, pH adjusters, lime solvents, grease cutters, disinfectants, and mechanical dishwashing detergents. The RFP requires vendors to submit firm, fixed pricing for specific chemical products, with quantities ranging from 82 to 953 cases per item, and to provide use cost calculations per 100 pounds of linen or 10 gallons of water. Vendors must also quote hourly service rates for normal business hours, after hours, and weekend/holiday work beyond routine preventative maintenance. The solicitation opened on March 12, 2018, with proposals due by April 23, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will be one year from the date of award, with options for three additional one-year renewals. Delivery will be FOB Destination to various state agency locations throughout Missouri, with payment terms of Net 45 days.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and there are no mentioned provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The solicitation requires vendors to provide current price lists or catalogs and indicate their update frequency, along with firm, fixed percentage discounts for miscellaneous chemicals and parts/materials. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, funding will be sourced from various state agency budgets throughout Missouri. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation likely based on pricing, product specifications, service capabilities, and overall value. Vendors must be prepared to provide automated dispensing systems and closed-system packaging, and must demonstrate the ability to meet the diverse chemical needs of state agencies across Missouri.