Insect repellant and mosquito larvicide

The State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is seeking bids for an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) to procure insect repellant and mosquito larvicide products. The solicitation requests various formulations including sprays, lotions, towelettes, wipes, and clothing treatments containing active ingredients such as DEET (up to 40%), Picaridin, and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, as well as Mosquito Control Dunks containing Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis (BTI). Products must provide 6-8 hours of protection against mosquitoes and are required in three quantity tiers: 1-4,999 units, 5,000-9,999 units, and 10,000+ units. The bid period runs from August 16, 2022 at 8:00 PM GMT through September 6, 2022 at 7:00 PM GMT, with bids to be submitted through the MissouriBUYS system. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest price and best overall value, considering factors such as product effectiveness, active ingredient concentration, and protection duration. Delivery terms are Free on Board (FOB) Destination to various Department of Health and Senior Services locations throughout Missouri, with Net 45 payment terms.

The solicitation is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there is no mention of existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. The total estimated contract value is not specified in the documents. Vendors must complete Exhibit A and acknowledge Addendum 1 in their response, with multiple acceptable brands listed for each product category and functional equivalents permitted. Size requirements for the products range from 0.5 oz to 8 oz depending on the formulation type. The state will award contracts to the lowest and best bidders across the specified quantity tiers, with the potential for multiple vendors to be selected based on their pricing and product specifications.