T-Shirts and Other Shirts (MVE)

The State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing, is requesting proposals for t-shirts and other shirts on behalf of the Department of Corrections, Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE), with proposals due October 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Amendment 01 revised the original deadline from October 9 to October 16 and adjusted the contract start date from October 24 to November 24, 2026.

The scope covers 123 line items of various shirt styles, sizes, and colors (line items 99–103 were deleted by amendment) to be delivered to four clothing factories in Chillicothe, Farmington, Jefferson City, and Pacific. Vendors must submit samples for each group of shirts unless proposing a brand and product number specified in the RFP or previously approved under the predecessor solicitation STATE 0000000457SL. Delivery is FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with a desired timeframe of ten calendar days for line items 1–122 and thirty calendar days for line item 123.

Historical fiscal year 2026 spending data indicates approximately $41,828 to $112,387 annually depending on line item. Pricing shall be firm and fixed; the state makes no guarantees regarding single order quantities or total aggregate quantities. Payment is due within 30 calendar days of invoice upon completion of each order.

Evaluation is objective, multiplying unit prices by estimated quantities. Vendors must achieve "Approved" registration status in MissouriBUYS and "Spend Authorized" status in MissouriBUYS (powered by MOVERS) to be considered for award. A 10 percent Buy American preference applies to domestically manufactured products. Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Honorably Discharged Veteran Enterprises each receive 3 bonus points if certified by the State of Missouri Office of Equal Opportunity. Organizations for the Blind and Sheltered Workshop participation offers 5 to 15 bonus points with minimum participation equal to the greater of $5,000 or 2 percent of total contract value. Vendors must comply with Missouri tax registration, Secretary of State business registration, Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act certification, and employee conflict of interest disclosures. The contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewal periods at the Division of Purchasing's sole discretion. This is a rebid of solicitation STATE 0000000457SL, which was not previously awarded.