Beta Glucuronidase for Cremer Therapeutic Community Center

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Beta Glucuronidase for the Cremer Therapeutic Community Center Toxicology Laboratory, located in Fulton, Missouri, within Cass County. The solicitation seeks 52 vials of Beta Glucuronidase powder with specific technical requirements: 2M units lyophilized from Abalone, with an activity level of approximately 1,500,000 to 3,000,000 units/gram. The product must hydrolyze 1.0 ug of phenolphthalein from phenolphthalein glucuronide per hour at 37C and pH 5.0, and remain stable for at least 45 days after reconstitution. Campbell Science #DR2100 or an equivalent product is acceptable. The solicitation period runs from January 10, 2017, to February 7, 2017, with bids due by 2:00 PM CST. Vendors can submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as sealed hard copies to the DOC Purchasing Section in Jefferson City. The contract includes an initial term with the option of four one-year renewal periods, for which vendors must specify maximum pricing.

The IFB does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specified preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. The solicitation does not provide an explicit total contract value or budget range, though vendors are required to submit unit pricing for the initial contract term and each of the four potential renewal periods. Delivery terms are Free On Board (FOB) Destination to the Cremer Therapeutic Community Center, with invoices to be processed through the DOC Fiscal Management Unit in Jefferson City. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation likely based on meeting the detailed product specifications, pricing, and ability to fulfill the contract requirements. Payment terms are net 30 days, and vendors must complete and sign all required exhibits as part of their bid submission.