Description
The State of Missouri is issuing an RFP to add additional vendors to its Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for statewide law‑enforcement public‑safety gear. The contract will be a “preferred‑use” arrangement, meaning agencies will be asked to obtain quotes from all QVL vendors when gear is needed, but the State does not guarantee any minimum volume. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS, meet a series of compliance exhibits (Buy‑American, veteran‑business preferences, tax‑clearance, etc.), and agree to a 1 % quarterly administrative fee on all payments. The award period runs from the date of award through October 31 2027, with each quote response remaining valid for 90 days. The State may add additional vendors later and may terminate the contract with ten days’ notice.
• Scope: Supply, deliver, and replace law‑enforcement protective equipment (e.g., body armor, helmets, duty gear) on an as‑needed basis for all Missouri state agencies.
• Contract type: Preferred‑use, non‑exclusive QVL; multiple agencies can issue quote requests to all listed vendors.
• Key compliance: Buy‑American certification (10 % preference), Service‑Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise preference, anti‑boycott‑Israel certification, tax‑clearance, business registration.
• Submission: Electronic only via MissouriBUYS by 2:00 PM CT, 12 Nov 2026.
• Evaluation: Lowest‑and‑best price after applying Buy‑American and preference adjustments; bonus points for veteran‑owned or blind‑/sheltered‑workshop participation.
• Administrative fee: 1 % of quarterly invoiced amounts payable to the State.
• Duration: Up to 12 months (award to 31 Oct 2027).
• Contact: Lane Feeler, Buyer, (573) 522‑3296, [email protected].