Insect Repellant and Mosquito Larvicide

The State of Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for insect repellents and mosquito larvicides to be delivered to various locations throughout the state, including Clark County. The solicitation encompasses 34 line items of insect control products, including towelettes, wipes, sprays, and lotions containing specific active ingredients such as DEET (up to 40%), Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, and Permethrin for repellents. Larvicide products must contain S-Methoprene, Bacillus Thuringiensis, or Bacillus Sphaericus, providing 30-56 days of mosquito larvae control in standing water. The repellent products are required to offer 6-8 hours of protection and come in various forms including individually wrapped towelettes, sprays, and lotions. Product quantities range from 4,999 to 10,000 units per line item, with specific delivery requirements of FOB Destination to Department of Health and Senior Services locations. The bid was issued on June 17, 2020, with responses due by July 10, 2020, at 3:00 PM CDT, and includes payment terms of Net 45 Days.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation, and there are no specified requirements for existing infrastructure or technology integration. The total contract value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibit A and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response, and multiple acceptable brands are listed for each product category, with provisions for functional equivalents that meet the technical specifications. The bid structure allows for potential contract renewals, though the specific terms of these renewals are not detailed. Pricing must be provided for both initial quantities and potential renewal periods, with unit pricing and case quantity pricing required for the various product categories. The lack of a specified total contract value or budget range suggests flexibility in the procurement process and potential for varied vendor responses.