Tumble Dryer

The Missouri Department of Corrections, specifically for the Chillicothe Correctional Center located in Lincoln County, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered IFB931Y17709206 for the procurement and installation of a single tumble dryer. The solicitation seeks a new industrial tumble dryer with precise technical specifications, including a 170-pound capacity, natural gas operation, reversing cylinder with a 51-inch diameter, minimum 48 cubic feet cylinder volume, 3 HP minimum fan motor, and 480V/60Hz/3pH electrical requirements. The UniMac model UT170NRUQ1A2 is specified as the preferred manufacturer, though alternative models meeting the technical requirements will be considered. The bid period was open from April 24, 2017, to May 9, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with optional site inspections available by contacting the facility's Business Manager, limited to two individuals per potential bidder. Vendors were required to submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard-copy submissions to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to the Chillicothe Correctional Center.

The solicitation documents do not indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations permitted to respond. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and there were no mentions of existing infrastructure requiring integration. The estimated total contract value was not disclosed in the available documentation. Payment terms were established at Net 45 Days, and the procurement allows for alternative product submissions that meet the specified technical requirements. The bid required vendors to complete and submit Exhibit A (Pricing Page) and other applicable exhibits as part of their response. The procurement contact for potential questions was Diana Fredrick, who could be reached at 573-526-0591. While the specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the solicitation was for a single industrial tumble dryer with installation, suggesting a focused and relatively straightforward procurement process.