Fluoride Varnish - Department of Health and Senior Services

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for the procurement of Fluoride Varnish with solicitation number IFBC30034901802077. The agency seeks to acquire 600 boxes of pre-sealed individual packages of 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish with Xylitol, with each box containing approximately 200 pre-sealed packages. Each dose is approximately 0.25ml and must include individually wrapped applicators, with specific requirements for child-friendly flavor and white color. The contract period is one year from the date of award, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must provide detailed specifications including brand, stock number, package size, number of packages per box, and delivery timeline. The solicitation requires vendors to submit pricing for the initial contract period and maximum unit prices for two potential renewal periods. The bid opened on March 28, 2018, and responses are due by April 13, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with delivery required FOB Destination to the Department of Health and Senior Services Warehouse in Jefferson City, Missouri.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Payment terms are Net 45 days, and vendors can submit bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value or budget range, and no funding sources are explicitly detailed. Vendors must complete and submit multiple exhibits, including Exhibit A through Exhibit F, with their bid response. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with the successful vendor responsible for meeting all specified product requirements and delivery terms.