Cosmetic Items for Resale in Offender Canteens

The Missouri Department of Corrections is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB 931CR17172) for cosmetic items to be resold in offender canteens at the Chillicothe Correctional Center and Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center. The procurement specifically seeks Beauty Balm (BB) Cream in three shades (light, medium, and dark) designed for Caucasian skin tones, packaged in 1 oz. plastic tubes. The estimated quantities are 200 cases of light shade, 380 cases of medium shade, and 153 cases of dark shade, with each case containing boxes of 3 tubes. Vendors must submit detailed specifications including color, catalog/item numbers, number of tubes per box, and number of boxes per case. The bid period opens on April 10, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT and closes on May 1, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with bids accepted electronically through MissouriBUYS or as sealed hard copies delivered to the Department of Corrections Purchasing Section in Jefferson City.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating all vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The contract includes provisions for a one-year initial term with potential renewal periods, where vendors must specify their maximum increase or minimum decrease percentage for renewals. Payment terms are based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of items, with delivery specified as Free On Board Destination. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total estimated quantity of 733 cases suggests a substantive procurement opportunity. The contract allows for flexible pricing, with vendors required to provide unit prices and potential percentage adjustments for renewal periods. Ultimately, the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specified product requirements.