Inmate Soap

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking to establish a new 3-year Agency Term Contract (ATC), with up to 3 one-year renewal options, for the procurement of non-scented deodorant bar soap and all-in-one liquid soap for the state's inmate population. The estimated annual quantities include 28,000 units of 0.5 oz soap, 1,036,800 units of 1.5 oz soap, and 2,160,000 units of 4 oz liquid soap. The solicitation, identified as ITB-23-033, is being conducted through the MyFloridaMarketPlace vendor information portal, and the bid deadline is March 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a public bid opening on the same day. The anticipated award date is April 5, 2023. Bids must be firm, fixed prices inclusive of all applicable fees and charges, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor submitting the lowest responsive bid.

The solicitation is open to vendors across the state of Florida, with the primary delivery locations being in Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. The ITB does not provide any information about set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the solicitation does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide details on the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation also does not include any information about the possible award values or budget ranges.