Inmate Soap

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to secure responsive bids from responsible vendors to provide deodorant bar soap and all-in-one liquid soap for the hygienic maintenance of the department's inmate population throughout the state. The ITB seeks to procure an estimated annual quantity of 28,000 bars of 0.5 oz deodorant soap, 1,036,800 bars of 1.5 oz deodorant soap, and 2,160,000 bottles of 4 oz liquid soap. The resulting contract will be for a term of three (3) years, with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional years. The bid deadline is November 17, 2022, and the anticipated award date is December 27, 2022. Bids must include firm, fixed pricing inclusive of all applicable fees and charges, and the department is exempt from paying federal excise taxes and sales tax on direct purchases.

The ITB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB does not provide any information about possible award values or budget ranges.