Feminine Hygiene Pads

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for feminine hygiene pads, solicitation number IFBC30034901700854, targeting two correctional facilities: the Chillicothe Correctional Center and the Women's Eastern Reception & Diagnostic Correctional Center. The procurement seeks 4,350 cases of maxi-pad thin, non-sterile sanitary napkins with specific requirements including leak-proof backing and adhesive strips. Product specifications mandate pad dimensions of 8-9 inches in length, 2-3 inches in width, and a precise thickness range, with packaging requirements of 12-24 pads per package and approximately 600 pads per case. The bid period opened on March 15, 2017, at 6:00 PM CDT and closed on April 6, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract period spanning September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2018. Vendors were required to submit detailed pricing for the initial contract term and maximum unit prices for two potential renewal periods, with submission options including electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy submission to the Division of Purchasing. The state will award the contract to the lowest and best bidder meeting all specifications, with payment terms set at Net 45 days and delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, appearing to be open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the documentation, and there were no mentions of specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The documents do not explicitly state a total contract value or specific budget range, though the estimated quantity of 4,350 cases suggests a substantial procurement. The contract includes provisions for two potential one-year renewal periods, providing flexibility for continued service beyond the initial contract term. Jurisdictions for this contract opportunity include Atchison County and Lincoln County in Missouri. Vendors were required to complete and submit various exhibits, including Exhibit A and pricing pages, and acknowledge all mandatory terms to be considered for the award. The procurement is funded by the State of Missouri, though specific funding sources were not detailed in the solicitation documents.