Tenure Awards

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered RFQ580410318000267 for employee tenure awards across Clark County and Jefferson City jurisdictions. The solicitation seeks procurement of 30 distinct product categories, including multi-tools, cargo organizers, digital thermometers, health scales, corporate totes, explorer blankets, picnic baskets, bluetooth speakers, grills, and various recognition items. Quantities for each item range from 1 to 25 units, with vendors required to provide per-unit pricing and complete Exhibits 1-4 for their bid response. The procurement allows vendors to submit alternative products that meet specified requirements, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination. The solicitation period ran from August 4, 2017, to August 31, 2017, with responses due by 4:00 PM CDT, and vendors could submit bids electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the DHSS Procurement Unit in Jefferson City.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility, indicating that all vendors are welcome to respond to the solicitation. The contract includes an initial term with three potential one-year renewal options, requiring vendors to specify maximum allowable percentage increases or guaranteed minimum percentage decreases for each renewal period. Pricing adjustments must be calculated against the original contract price, with specific instructions prohibiting references to "percentage of then-current price" or "consumer price index." No specific budget range or total contract value was disclosed in the documents. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the state will evaluate responses to determine the best value. While no incumbent vendors were mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the RFQ suggests a broad approach to procuring employee recognition and tenure award merchandise across multiple product categories.