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The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration's Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management is seeking proposals for a nonexclusive contract to supply Incontinence Care Products, including adult and children's disposable briefs, diapers, guards, pads, liners, underpads/drypads, wipes, cleansers, moisturizers, skin protectants, and odor eliminators. The procurement is open to state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, institutions, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions within Mississippi. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the state's e-procurement system between December 1 and December 15, 2015, with a contract term spanning 12 months from March 1 through February 28. Vendors are required to maintain firm pricing throughout the contract period, with no price increases permitted. Evaluation criteria include competitive pricing, compliance with GSA contract terms, and ability to provide comprehensive product lines. Delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, and vendors must provide detailed product information including part numbers, descriptions, NIGP codes, pricing, and manufacturer details using the provided Excel template.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, though the authorized dealers/distributors list template includes a column for minority vendor status. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to supply products to multiple jurisdictions and maintain a minimum purchase volume exceeding $25,000 for two consecutive years to qualify for contract renewal. The state prefers to establish contracts directly with manufacturers, with all authorized distributors explicitly listed. While no specific incumbent vendors are named, the contract is structured as a multiple-source agreement with no guaranteed purchase quantities. Pricing must be competitive with GSA contracts, other state governments, and large commercial customers, with the state reserving the right to benefit from any general market price declines. The state will process electronic payments within 45 days without penalty, and purchases over $50,000 may require obtaining two competitive quotes from authorized dealers. Though no specific budget range is provided, the contract appears designed to accommodate significant statewide procurement of incontinence care products across various public sector entities.