Cartridge Recharging Supplies - Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri Department of Corrections and Missouri Vocational Enterprises, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902201464) for cartridge recharging supplies to be delivered to the Jefferson City Correctional Center Cartridge Factory. This procurement seeks a comprehensive range of printer cartridge recharging supplies, including 74 line items with various components such as wiper blades, toner cartridges, drums, chips, developer washers, and other related accessories for multiple printer models including Lexmark, HP, Dell, and IBM. The bid quantities range from 1 to 10,000 units per item, with vendors required to provide firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract period from May 11, 2022, through May 10, 2023, and two additional optional one-year renewal periods. The bid submission deadline is February 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to the Missouri Vocational Enterprises Cartridge Factory. Vendors must complete and submit exhibits A, B, F, and any other applicable exhibits, and provide detailed pricing information including a percentage discount for miscellaneous cartridge recharging supplies not explicitly listed in the primary 73 line items.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The bid appears to be open to all vendors without preferential treatment for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. There is no mention of incumbent vendors or existing contractors for this procurement. Payment terms are set at Net 45 Days, and the total estimated contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation. The solicitation allows vendors to submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy if permitted. Vendors must provide firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with the final line item requiring a percentage discount off the vendor's published price list or catalog for any miscellaneous cartridge recharging supplies not specifically enumerated in the primary line items. The funding for this contract will come from the State of Missouri's budget, though specific allocation amounts are not provided in the bid documents.