Description
The State of Missouri, on behalf of the Department of Corrections’ Missouri Vocational Enterprises, is seeking qualified vendors to supply hardwood lumber to multiple correctional facilities and a distribution center throughout the state for a one‑year contract. Proposals must be submitted electronically via MissouriBUYS by the deadline. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS, provide a “Vendor No Tax Due” certificate, comply with Buy‑American preferences, and meet numerous compliance exhibits (e.g., anti‑boycott certification, tax compliance, business registration). Deliveries are FOB destination, freight prepaid, and must be coordinated with each facility’s security and receiving schedules. The contractor is responsible for inspection, replacement of non‑conforming lumber, and maintaining records for five years. Invoicing is weekly with payment by EFT.
• Supply hardwood lumber (various grades) to five designated correctional facilities and a central distribution center.
• Estimated aggregate spend based on prior contracts ranges from $40 k to $300 k annually.
• Contract term: award date through one (1) year; deliveries must occur within 30 days of order receipt.
• All shipments must be covered, palletized for forklift handling (max 5,000 lb lift), and delivered between 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Mon‑Fri.
• Vendor must complete extensive compliance exhibits (Buy‑American, tax, registration, anti‑boycott, etc.) and maintain electronic registration status in MissouriBUYS.
• Proposals due 20 Oct 2026 2:00 PM CT; questions due ten days prior (relative).