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The State of Mississippi is seeking proposals for a nonexclusive contract to supply incontinence care products through its Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of products including briefs, diapers, guards, pads, liners, underpads, wipes, cleansers, moisturizers, skin protectants, and odor eliminators for state agencies, boards, commissions, departments, institutions, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other political subdivisions. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Mississippi e-procurement system (MAGIC) by December 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with the contract period running from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Proposal requirements include submitting a comprehensive internal catalog spreadsheet with detailed product information, pricing, MSRP, delivery timeframes, and manufacturer details. Evaluation criteria emphasize competitive pricing, with vendors expected to provide discounts comparable to GSA contracts and other state government pricing, and all freight and shipping costs to be vendor-responsible on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Pricing must remain firm for the entire 12-month contract period, with no price increases permitted during the term.

The state encourages participation from minority vendors, with a specific field in the submission spreadsheet to designate minority vendor status. Vendors with existing state contracts must provide a purchase summary covering sales activity from March 1, 2025, onward, and contracts may be rejected if sales are under $25,000 for two consecutive years. The State will not enter into more than one contract for any single brand, and all authorized distributors must be registered in the e-procurement system and listed on the vendor's distributor spreadsheet. Vendors may request additions or deletions to their contract only once annually during a specific July 1-15 addendum period. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract allows for purchases across various state and local entities, potentially representing a significant market opportunity. Current contract vendors who fail to submit information by the deadline will have their contracts expire and be denied a new contract for one year, ensuring competitive renewal and opportunity for new vendors to participate in the state's procurement process.