ER234R7009 - Warehouse Hygiene Items for MO Dept of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections is requesting bids on warehouse hygiene items for resale in offender canteens at Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses serving nineteen correctional institutions, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time through MissouriBUYS. A domestic products procurement preference offering a ten percent price advantage applies to American-manufactured goods, and bonus points are available for participation by organizations for the blind and sheltered workshops.

The scope consists of seven line items: Colgate Cavity Protection Gel Toothpaste (5,320 cases), Clear Toothpaste (55 cases), Suave Body Wash (1,816 cases), Ajax Dish Soap (2,310 cases), Dial Gold Bar Soap (2,604 cases), and Irish Spring Deodorant Soap (3,422 cases). All items must be individually bar-coded and packaged for retail resale with specified labeling, size, shelf-life, and packaging standards. Items containing alcohol, aerosols, or glass containers are prohibited. Vendors must submit samples for testing to qualify products on the Qualified Products List (QPL).

The estimated annual sales volume is $444,488 based on an offender population of 25,045 across all institutions. The contract period runs from the date of award through April 15, 2027, with one renewal option for an additional one-year period. Awards will be made as a Blanket Purchase Agreement based on price only with no minimum release amounts. Pricing must be firm and fixed; vendors may request price adjustments only if their costs increase by 5 percent or more, subject to Department approval and manufacturer documentation. Initial delivery must be made within fifteen business days of purchase order receipt; subsequent deliveries within ten business days. Delivery is to the Central Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City or the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre.

Vendors must achieve "Approved" registration status in MissouriBUYS and comply with Missouri tax compliance requirements, Secretary of State registration, and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act. The Department reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice. Contact Lisa Graham, Procurement Specialist, at (573) 526-6611 or lisa.graham@doc.mo.gov.