Terry Toweling and Washcloths (Rolls and Blanks) - MVE

The State of Missouri, through the Department of Corrections' Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) program, is seeking bids for terry toweling and washcloth products for use at the Chillicothe Correctional Center. The solicitation (IFBC30034901801856) requests procurement of four specific items: 36,000 terry toweling blanks suitable for 20" x 40" finished towels, 72,000 terry washcloth blanks suitable for 12" x 12" finished washcloths, 3,500 yards of light blue terry toweling rolls, and 3,000 yards of white terry toweling rolls. The products must meet precise material specifications, including an 86% cotton/14% polyester blend for blanks with 100% cotton loops, and 100% cotton for the rolls. Technical requirements mandate specific weight standards: 5.5 pounds per dozen for towel blanks, 0.75 pounds per dozen for washcloth blanks, and 9 ounces per square yard for rolls. All items must be preshrunk with a maximum shrinkage of 8% in either direction after the fifth wash cycle. The bid was posted on February 28, 2018, with responses due by March 14, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, and the initial contract period runs from April 25, 2018, through October 24, 2018.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside provisions or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged business enterprise participation. The contract includes options for three additional 6-month renewal periods, with vendors required to submit pricing for both the initial contract period and each potential renewal period. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, with delivery required free on board (FOB) to the Chillicothe Correctional Center. While the total estimated contract value is not specified in the documents, the procurement involves substantial quantities of textile products for institutional use. Vendors must submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City, Missouri. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the submitted pricing and ability to meet the detailed product specifications.