Dinnerware: Melamine & Polycarbonate (STATEWIDE)

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for a statewide contract soliciting melamine and polycarbonate dinnerware for various state agencies, with specific jurisdiction including Clark County. The procurement covers 14 line items of dinnerware products, including bread plates, dinner plates, fruit bowls, nappie bowls, serving bowls, tumblers, trays, and mugs in both melamine and polycarbonate materials. Quantities for each item range from 102 to 3,196 dozen units, with strict product requirements including NSF approval for melamine items and FDA approval for polycarbonate products. All items must be heavy-duty, meet specific dimensional specifications, and be BPA-free where applicable. The bid solicitation (IFBC30034901801209) was posted on December 8, 2017, with a bid submission deadline of January 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM CST, and an initial contract period from January 17, 2018 through January 16, 2019. Vendors can submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, with evaluation criteria focused on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The contract appears open to all vendors without socioeconomic limitations or preferential treatment. No incumbent vendors were mentioned, and no existing infrastructure integration requirements were specified. Delivery terms are FOB Destination to various Missouri state agency locations, with payment terms of Net 45 days. While a specific total contract value was not explicitly stated, the procurement involves estimated quantities ranging from 102 to 3,196 dozen units across 14 line items, suggesting a potentially substantial contract value. The solicitation allows for two optional one-year renewal periods beyond the initial contract term, providing potential continuity for the selected vendor(s). Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibits A through F, including detailed pricing pages for the initial contract period and potential renewal periods.