Insect Repellant and Mosquito Larvicide - Statewide

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901701390) for a statewide contract to procure insect repellant and mosquito larvicide products for various state agencies. The procurement seeks multiple product types including individually wrapped towelettes/wipes, sprays, and lotions containing active ingredients such as DEET (up to 40%), Picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus, and Permethrin for clothing treatments. Additionally, the solicitation includes mosquito control products like larvicide torpedoes, briquets containing S-Methoprene, and mosquito dunks with Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis (Bti). The bid includes 38 line items with quantities ranging from 99 to 10,000 units, depending on the specific product. The solicitation was posted on June 9, 2017, with a bid submission deadline of June 22, 2017 at 3:00 PM CDT. The initial contract period will be one year from the date of award, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must confirm compliance with mandatory specifications for each product, including active ingredient requirements, protection duration, and packaging specifications.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation in this solicitation, as the bid is open to all vendors. Bidders can submit their proposals either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with payment terms of Net 45 days and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination to various State of Missouri agency locations. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or total contract value. Vendors are required to provide pricing for both the initial contract period and the two potential renewal periods, with detailed product specifications including brand names, catalog numbers, and package quantities. The state reserves the right to make multiple awards and expects vendors to meet all mandatory technical specifications for the insect repellant and mosquito control products.