L23045 Tampons.pdf

This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of X Department of Procurement for the procurement of tampons. The RFP is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide tampons on an as-needed basis for a one-year contract term with up to four one-year renewal options. The requested quantities are 1,000,000 regular absorbency tampons and 750,000 super absorbency tampons. Responses are due by 2:00 PM on June 15, 2023. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 1, 2023. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on August 1, 2023.

The RFP requires pricing to be submitted on a per-unit basis. This procurement is set aside for small and minority-owned businesses. The current incumbent supplier is ABC Feminine Products. Funding for this contract will be provided through the State of X General Fund. Bidders must provide detailed information on their manufacturing capabilities, distribution network, quality control procedures, and past performance on similar contracts.