T-Shirts and Other Shirts (MVE)

The State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing, is requesting sealed proposals on behalf of the Department of Corrections, Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE), for t-shirts and other shirts across 123 line items with proposals due October 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The procurement carries multiple preference programs: a 10% preference under the Domestic Products Procurement Act for American-made goods, 3 bonus points for Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises and Honorably Discharged Veteran Enterprises, and 5–15 bonus points for Organizations for the Blind/Sheltered Workshop participation.

Line items 1–122 specify distinct shirt styles and quantities with required delivery within ten calendar days; line item 123 covers miscellaneous t-shirts and other shirts at a percentage discount with a thirty-calendar-day delivery window. All products must be new and of current production. Vendors may bid specific brand and product numbers referenced in the RFP or submit samples for evaluation unless they have previously submitted approved samples under the prior solicitation. Delivery is FOB Destination to four Missouri Department of Corrections clothing factories in Chillicothe, Farmington, Jefferson City, and Pacific.

The contract term runs from October 24, 2026, through one year, with two optional one-year renewal periods at the Division of Purchasing's sole discretion. Historical expenditures across two existing contracts ranged from approximately $4,302 to $112,387 over the preceding three fiscal years. Pricing must be firm and fixed with all costs, including taxes, shipping, and insurance, borne by the contractor. Prior to award, vendors must demonstrate Missouri tax compliance, Secretary of State registration, anti-discrimination against Israel certification for companies with ten or more employees, and conflict-of-interest documentation. The contractor is responsible for product quality assurance and replacement of damaged goods at no cost to the state.