Feminine Hygiene Products

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Feminine Hygiene Products to be delivered to multiple correctional institutions across the state, with a focus on the Miami-Dade County and Fruitville CDP areas. The ITB seeks responsive bids from responsible vendors to provide sanitary napkins/maxi-pads with wings, panty liners, and tampons, with estimated annual quantities ranging from 400,000 to 1,000,000 units per item. The contract will be a 3-year statewide Agency Term Contract, with the possibility of up to 3 additional renewal years. Vendors must submit bids by October 25, 2022, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor with the lowest grand total price. The ITB allows for equivalent product substitutions and includes historical usage data by facility. Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all fees, and the Department may consider equitable price adjustments during the contract term based on market conditions.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, it does identify the current contract holder, who is unable to meet the new product requirements. The Department has not provided any information regarding the current contract's value or potential budget ranges for the new contract.