Batteries for Resale in Offender Canteens

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB93118113) for the procurement of alkaline batteries to be resold in offender canteens across the state, specifically targeting jurisdictions including Clay County and Jefferson City. The solicitation seeks vendors to supply three distinct battery types: 12 cases of 9V batteries in single packs, 5,417 cases of AA batteries in 2-packs, and 548 cases of AAA batteries in 2-packs. Key deliverables include providing batteries with specific packaging configurations, brand information, catalog numbers, and UPC codes. The bid opened on June 28, 2018, at 3:30 PM CDT and closed on July 17, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with delivery requirements mandating free on board (FOB) destination to the Central Region Commodity Warehouse, including vendor-managed unloading at the Department dock. A critical qualification is that bidders must provide a comprehensive battery recycling program as part of their submission. The contract will have an initial term with options for three one-year renewals, during which vendors must specify potential percentage increases or decreases.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The IFB appears to be open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business categories. While incumbent vendor information was not provided, the bid allows for both online and hard copy submissions to the Missouri Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The estimated total contract value was not disclosed in the documents. Payment terms will be processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of items, with vendors required to specify their payment conditions. The potential contract includes provisions for percentage-based price adjustments during the three possible renewal periods, suggesting flexibility in long-term pricing. Vendors must complete required exhibits, including Exhibit A Pricing Pages and Exhibit F Secretary of State information, to be considered for award.