Fluoride Varnish - DHSS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902101820) for the procurement of 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish with Xylitol. The solicitation seeks 700 boxes of fluoride varnish, with each box containing approximately 200 pre-sealed individual packages. The product specifications require individually wrapped applicators, a minimum dose size of 0.25 ml per package, child-friendly flavor, and white color. The contract period will be one year from the effective date of award, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods. The bid opened on April 15, 2021, and responses are due by May 11, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT through the MissouriBUYS electronic submission system. Delivery will be Free on Board (FOB) Destination to the DHSS Warehouse located in Jefferson City, Missouri. Vendors must provide detailed product information including product name, product number, number of doses per box, boxes per case, minimum order quantity, and dose size. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor qualifications were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The bid appears to be open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and there are no explicit requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While the total estimated contract value was not specified, the procurement involves 700 boxes of fluoride varnish, which suggests a moderate-scale contract. Vendors are required to submit pricing for the initial contract period and provide maximum pricing for two potential renewal periods. The solicitation does not outline specific funding sources or budget constraints. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive product details and pricing through the MissouriBUYS system, with the understanding that the contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid.