Feminine Hygiene

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of feminine hygiene products, including sanitary napkins, panty liners, and tampons, to be delivered to correctional institutions across the state. The ITB seeks responsive bids from responsible vendors to establish a new statewide Agency Term Contract (ATC) for these products, with a contract term of up to three (3) years and the possibility of up to three (3) additional renewal years. The ITB provides a detailed timeline, with the bid deadline and public bid opening scheduled for August 15, 2023, and the anticipated award date of August 29, 2023. The ITB specifies the required product specifications, delivery terms, and warranty requirements, and vendors must provide pricing on the provided Price Sheet (Attachment I) for all items. The award will be made to the responsible vendor submitting the responsive bid with the lowest Grand Total Price.

The ITB is open to vendors across the state of Florida, with specific jurisdictions including Leon County and the city of Tampa. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The ITB also does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the ITB does not specify an award value or budget range, it notes that the Department orders feminine hygiene products on a quarterly basis, with historical quarterly order values ranging from $22,464 to $46,080.