Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000434SL

Missouri seeks affiliate and fiscal agent for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library via single feasible source.

Missouri is seeking to appoint an affiliate and fiscal agent for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through a single feasible source procurement. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - OA Division of Purchasing Procurements - OEM/Vendor: - The Dollywood Foundation (sole eligible provider due to statutory and proprietary requirements) - Products/Services Requested: - Affiliate and fiscal agent services to coordinate with the Imagination Library and school districts - Service includes providing reading selections to children statewide - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities; this is a service-based contract - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Procurement is limited to The Dollywood Foundation as the only eligible provider - Statutory requirements and proprietary partnership model restrict competition - Contract includes an initial term with two one-year renewal options

Description

This procurement is for a single feasible source purchase to appoint an affiliate and fiscal agent for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must procure a statewide affiliate/fiscal agent to work with the Imagination Library and school districts to provide reading selections. Due to limited partnership models and statutory requirements, the Dollywood Foundation is the designated affiliate/fiscal agent. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two one-year renewal options.

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