Food Grade Barrier Film - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to provide Food Grade Barrier Film through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100334) for a one-year contract period. The solicitation requires vendors to supply a specific food grade barrier film with precise technical specifications, including dimensions of 20.60 x 5 mm x 2500', a 6" core, 5 MILS gauge, and a yield of 5,814 square inches per pound. The film must be fully compatible with TUCS Equipment mobile form/fill/seal packaging machines, specifically models TEVFF-10S and TEVFF-10L. Delivery will be required to two Missouri Department of Corrections warehouse locations: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre. The bid solicitation period opens on September 17, 2020, and closes on October 1, 2020, at 8:00 PM GMT. Vendors are instructed to submit completed exhibits, including pricing pages for the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential one-year renewal periods.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside requirements or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the total estimated contract value is not disclosed. The solicitation requires vendors to use premium resins and meet specific technical performance requirements, including 48% gloss reflection at 45 degrees and 28.5% haze. Payment terms are established at Net 45 days, and vendors can submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as a hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits A, B, F, and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response. The contract allows for two potential one-year renewal periods beyond the initial award, providing potential long-term opportunity for the selected vendor.