Steel Products Qualified Vendor’s List (for Additional Vendors)

The Missouri Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Missouri Department of Corrections and Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE), issued a Request for Proposal for the establishment of a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for steel products to add additional vendors to an existing roster. The solicitation seeks proposals from qualified vendors to supply steel products on an as-needed basis, including steel tubing, steel rod, wall mechanical tubing, composite metal sheets, and steel machined plate stock for delivery to various Missouri correctional facilities statewide. Specific products listed include square steel tubing ranging from 0.500 x 0.500 to 1.000 x 1.000 inches, round steel tubing in 1-inch and 3-inch diameters, steel rods in diameters from 0.1875 to 0.3125 inches, hot-rolled and cold-rolled composite metal sheets in dimensions ranging from 36" x 96" to 60" x 120", schedule 40 black steel pipes, flat bar stock, and expanded metal sheets with quantities ranging from 5,000 feet to 1,800 units depending on product type. All steel products must comply with specified ASTM standards, be manufactured or finished to quality specifications including powder coat quality and pickled and lightly oiled surfaces, and be shipped on flatbed trailers in bundles not exceeding 4,000 pounds on pallets with recycled post-consumer materials, delivered FOB Destination within 14 calendar days of order notification between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Vendors must submit competitive sealed proposals electronically through MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS at https://missouribuys.mo.gov, with the proposal due date extended to August 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, following two amendments to the original July 30, 2025 issuance. The contract period runs from the date of award through June 3, 2026, with the Division of Purchasing retaining the right to renew for one additional two-year period. Evaluation will be conducted on a lowest and best responsive basis considering cost and applicable preference factors. Vendors must achieve "Approved" registration status in MissouriBUYS (WebProcure/Proactis) and "Spend Authorized" status in MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS to be eligible for contract award and must demonstrate compliance with Missouri tax requirements, Secretary of State registration, anti-discrimination against Israel certification, and conflict of interest provisions.

The solicitation provides a 10 percent price preference for contractors whose products are manufactured or produced in the United States under the Buy American Preference provision, along with bonus preference points of 5 to 15 points available for vendors committing to participation by Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops based on commitment level, and three additional bonus points for Missouri Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Four existing contracts are currently in place (CC211242001, CC211242002, CC220153001, and CC220153002) with incumbent vendors, though the solicitation does not restrict participation by these current contractors. Historical spending data from fiscal years 2022 through 2025 indicates annual contract values ranging from approximately $14,586 to $208,935 per contract, though the state provides no guarantees regarding purchase volumes and reserves the right to issue subsequent solicitations for the same or similar supplies. Vendors are not required to submit pricing at the time of proposal submission but will be requested to provide firm, fixed price quotes on a competitive basis as MVE has procurement needs throughout the contract period, with all costs including packing, handling, shipping, and freight charges incorporated into pricing. Payment terms require payment due within 45 calendar days of invoice submission. All inquiries should be directed to buyer Dawn Jackson at (573) 751-4148 or Dawn.K.Jackson@oa.mo.gov.