Vinyl Ticking

The State of Missouri, specifically the Farmington Correctional Center Clothing Factory located in Farmington, Missouri, is seeking bids for vinyl ticking materials through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) solicitation. The procurement involves two line items: 45,000 linear yards of seating vinyl/faux leather with a 40-inch width and 10,000 linear yards with a 43-inch width, both in gray color. The materials must be extruded virgin vinyl with a stretch knit backing, meeting rigorous technical specifications including being fluid proof, wipe-clean, odor free, non-allergenic, anti-static, crack resistant, and abrasion resistant. Strict testing standards must be met, including ASTM D 3776 for fabric weight (approximately 10.1 oz/sqyd), ASTM D 1117 for tear strength, NFPA 701 for flame resistance, ASTM D 3335 for heavy metals content, and AATCC 100 for antibacterial resistance. The bid period runs from May 6, 2019, to May 29, 2019, with bids due by 3:00 PM CDT, and vendors can submit responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms of net 45 days and delivery on a Free on Board (FOB) destination basis. The initial contract period is not explicitly defined, but the solicitation includes provisions for two optional one-year renewal periods, for which vendors must specify maximum pricing. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the contract requires vendors to submit detailed product information including brand, style, product number, mill name, roll size, and available colors. The estimated total contract value is not specified in the documents. Vendors are required to complete and submit various exhibits, including Exhibit A, and are prohibited from entering negative values or excluding line items from the bid total.