Terry Toweling and Washcloths - MVE

The State of Missouri, specifically through Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) at the Chillicothe Correctional Center Clothing Factory, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive terry toweling and washcloth procurement. The solicitation (RFPC30034902500574) seeks four specific items: 48,000 terry toweling blanks in bleached white (20" x 40"), 72,000 terry washcloth blanks in bleached white (12" x 12"), 2,500 yards of light blue terry toweling rolls, and 5,000 yards of bleached white terry toweling rolls. The materials must meet precise technical specifications, including an 86% Cotton/14% Polyester blend with 100% cotton loops for blanks, and 100% cotton with cotton loops for rolls. All items must be preshrunk with maximum shrinkage of 8% in either direction after the fifth cycle, with specific weight requirements: 7.0 pounds per dozen for towel blanks, 1.25 pounds per dozen for washcloth blanks, and 10.5 ounces per square yard for rolls. The solicitation opens September 17, 2024, and responses are due by October 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a contract period running from the date of award through six months and five potential one-year renewal options.

The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational type. Payment terms are Net 45 Days, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to the Chillicothe Correctional Center Clothing Factory. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit funding source details or budget ranges disclosed in the documentation. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system and provide comprehensive information including brand/style, measurements, and packaging details for each item bid. The solicitation requires first-quality goods and allows vendors to specify maximum unit prices for each of the potential renewal periods. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves significant quantities of terry toweling products intended for use within the Missouri Vocational Enterprises program.