Uniform Shirt Water Wicking Fabric - Department of Corrections (MVE)

The Missouri Department of Corrections (MVE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for uniform shirt water-wicking fabric, seeking to procure two specific line items of polyester fabric: 16,000 linear yards of black fabric and 14,000 linear yards of steel blue fabric. The technical specifications require a heavy water-wicking pique fabric with precise performance parameters, including 100% polyester composition, double texture knit construction using permanent wicking yarn, and weighing 7.5-8.0 oz per square yard. The fabric must meet rigorous performance standards, including a UFC Rating of 50+, a colorfastness rating of 4.0 or greater, and abrasion resistance over 10,000 rubs minimum per ASTM D4966-2012 Option 1. The solicitation references T4078 Coolbest Heavy Wicking Pique as the brand standard or equivalent. Vendors are required to provide detailed information about the manufacturer's plant location, finished width, and cuttable width (minimum 62" inside selvage), along with maximum prices for first and second renewal contract periods. The bid period runs from October 5, 2018 to October 26, 2018, with submissions accepted either as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing or electronically through the MissouriBUYS system.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days with delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total value or budget range for the procurement. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response. The procurement contact is Jennie Rees at the Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City, Missouri. Notably, the bid documents do not disclose any specific evaluation criteria beyond the technical specifications for the fabric, suggesting that compliance with the detailed requirements will be a primary factor in vendor selection. Vendors interested in participating must carefully review the solicitation documents and ensure their proposed fabric meets all specified technical and performance standards.