Water Softener Systems for Maryville Treatment Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for water softener systems to be installed at the Maryville Treatment Center (MTC) in Newton County. The procurement seeks two specific commercial water softener system packages with detailed technical requirements. The first system requires a 2" NPTF/BSPF connection with a 104 GPM standard service flow rate, while the second system requires a 1" NPTF connection with a 28 GPM standard service flow rate. Both systems must include identical specifications: twin alternating softening fiberglass tanks measuring 18" x 65", brine tanks measuring 24" x 50", lead-free brass valves, and 150,000 grain capacity per tank. The solicitation was posted on April 16, 2019, with vendor responses due by April 30, 2019 at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors were instructed to submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. All awarded items must be delivered and invoiced no later than June 14, 2019.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors were mentioned in the documentation, and no existing infrastructure integration requirements were detailed. The solicitation did not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range for the water softener systems. Vendors were required to complete and submit Exhibit A, the Pricing Page, to confirm that their proposed items meet the specified technical requirements. Payment terms stipulated that vendors must submit itemized invoices either electronically to doc.payables@doc.mo.gov or by mail to the DOC Fiscal Management Unit in Jefferson City. The procurement appeared to be a straightforward equipment purchase with clear technical specifications and standard state procurement protocols.