Female Personal Care Products

Pima County is soliciting quotes for Female Personal Care Products through a Request for Quote (RFQ-2500008222) issued on May 20, 2025, with responses due on June 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM local Tucson time. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide female personal care products on an "as required basis" through delivery orders, with a contract term of one year and four optional one-year renewals. Specific product requirements include tampons with cardboard applicators (item #T500R, regular type, 500 per case) and sanitary pads that are tri-folded, individually wrapped, Size 8, with an adhesive strip (item #SP2412, 288 per case). Contractors must have been in the business of selling personal care products for at least four consecutive years and maintain sufficient stock of female personal care products. Pricing must comprehensively include all associated costs such as labeling, packaging, shipping, and delivery, with no additional charges permitted beyond applicable sales tax. Contractors may submit a Price Escalation Request after the initial contract term, providing clear justification for any proposed price increases.

The solicitation offers a potential 5% bid preference for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified firms for contracts not exceeding $500,000 per contract year, providing an opportunity for smaller businesses to compete. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the RFQ indicates a preference for businesses with established track records in personal care product distribution. The procurement is open to vendors who can meet the specified qualifications and product specifications, with submission requirements mandating use of the BidNet solicitation portal. The county appears to be seeking a reliable, consistent supplier of female personal care products, with flexibility for potential price adjustments and multiple contract renewal options. Although precise award values are not explicitly stated, the contract structure suggests an ongoing procurement relationship with potential for significant annual volume based on the county's requirements.