Cook Chill Labels and Ribbon

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC3003491901735) for Cook Chill Labels and Ribbon, targeting its Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The procurement seeks three specific items: 1,510 thermal transfer label tapes for plastic food bags measuring 2 1/4" x 12" (perforated, die-cut, notched, white, no adhesive), 37 thermal transfer label tapes measuring 4" x 3" (die-cut, white, with permanent adhesive), and 461 rolls of thermal transfer ribbon measuring 2 1/2" wide (black, non-smear premium). All products must be compatible with Datamax-O'Neil Model #I-4212-E printers and capable of withstanding temperatures from 40°F to 200°F. The bid period runs from February 26, 2019 to March 12, 2019, with responses due by 3:00 PM CDT on March 12, 2019. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibit A and applicable pricing exhibits, with options to submit either electronically through MissouriBUYS or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The contract includes provisions for two potential one-year renewal periods, with vendors required to specify maximum pricing for these potential extensions.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, suggesting the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation. The delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While the total estimated contract value is not specified in the documents, the procurement involves precise quantities of labels and ribbons for the Department of Corrections' commodity warehouses. The bid requires vendors to provide detailed product specifications, including brand, model, and precise technical characteristics, and to submit pricing for the initial contract period as well as maximum prices for two potential renewal periods. No specific funding source is mentioned, but it is implied that the procurement will be funded through the department's general operating budget.