Water Softener Salt - MVE Farmington Correctional Center

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri Vocational Enterprises (MVE) Farmington Correctional Center, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901901296) for water softener salt procurement. The solicitation seeks two distinct types of water softener salt: 7,500 bags of High Solar Purity salt with 99.6% purity and extra coarse crystals, and 12,000 bags of Softener Pellets with 99.8% purity, both packaged in 50-pound bags. The contract period runs from March 26, 2019, through March 25, 2020, with a minimum order quantity of 392 bags per order for each salt type. Vendors must provide detailed product information, including brand, product number, and delivered packaging specifications. The bid submission period is open from December 18, 2018, to January 8, 2019, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. The solicitation requires firm, fixed pricing per bag for the initial contract period and maximum pricing for two potential one-year renewal periods. Delivery terms are Free On Board (FOB) Destination to the Farmington Correctional Center Laundry facility, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating that the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no apparent limitations on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. The estimated total value of the contract is not explicitly stated in the documentation. The softener pellets have a specific requirement to be formulated to prevent mushing and bridging, which may serve as a technical qualification for potential bidders. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits as part of their bid response. The solicitation allows for two potential one-year renewal periods, providing potential long-term opportunities for the successful bidder. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the total quantity of 19,500 bags (7,500 High Solar Purity + 12,000 Softener Pellets) suggests a significant procurement volume for the correctional facility's water treatment needs.