Insect repellant and mosquito larvicide

The State of Missouri, specifically the Department of Health and Senior Services, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive insect repellant and mosquito larvicide procurement. The solicitation covers multiple product types including insect repellant sprays, lotions, and individually wrapped towelettes 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 meet specific performance requirements, including providing 6-8 hours of mosquito protection, with sprays and lotions sized between 0.5-6 oz, and mosquito control dunks capable of treating 100 square feet of surface water for 30 days. The bid is structured with three quantity tiers for each product type: 1-4,999 units, 5,000-9,999 units, and 10,000+ units. The bid response period runs from November 1, 2022, through November 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST, with bids to be submitted through the MissouriBUYS system. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to various Department locations throughout Missouri and Net 45 Days payment terms.

The solicitation is open to all vendors without any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide any specific estimated total contract value or budget range, though funding will come from the State of Missouri's budget. Multiple acceptable brand names are listed for each product category, with functional equivalents permitted. The mosquito control dunks must meet environmental safety standards, being harmless to birds, fish, wildlife, and pets. Vendors are required to submit unit pricing, with negative values strictly prohibited. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be a straightforward purchase of insect control products for use by the State of Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services.