Food Grade Barrier Film - Department of Corrections

The State of Missouri Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for a Food Grade Barrier Film contract through an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902100584) across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson City. The procurement seeks 528 rolls of highly specific food grade barrier film with precise technical requirements, including dimensions of 20.60 x 5 MILS x 2500', a 6" core, 5 MILS gauge, and a yield of 5814 square inches per pound. The film must be compatible with TUCS Equipment mobile form/fill/seal packaging machines, specifically models TEVFF-10S and TEVFF-10L, and must meet detailed specifications for gloss, haze, tensile strength, and elongation properties. The contract period will be one year from the date of award, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Bids were solicited between October 6, 2020, and October 20, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, with delivery required to two Department of Corrections warehouses: the Central Region Commodity Warehouse in Jefferson City and the Eastern Region Commodity Warehouse in Bonne Terre.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not mention any specific integration requirements beyond compatibility with existing packaging machinery. Payment terms are net 45 days, and vendors are required to submit completed exhibits (A, B, F, and others) along with their bid response. The solicitation allows for electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy submission to the Division of Purchasing. While the total estimated contract value is not disclosed, vendors must provide pricing for the initial contract period and maximum prices for two potential renewal periods. Submission of bids requires detailed product information, including brand/model number, product number, and adherence to the strict technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.