Medical File Folders/Inner Dividers - Missouri Department of Corrections

The Missouri Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for the procurement of medical file folders and inner dividers, seeking 15,000 medical file folders with dividers and 9,000 sets of 14 inner dividers. The solicitation requires specific technical specifications for the folders, including top and end tab classifile folders made of type III pressboard in standard green, with precise dimensional requirements such as a 10" height, 12" width, and 3" Tyvek gusset expansion. The inner dividers must be made of 90 lbs white paper stock with mylar-coated tabs, featuring specific printed labels for medical file organization. The bid submission period runs from March 16, 2017, to April 3, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a contract period from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018. Vendors must submit pricing for the initial contract period and maximum unit prices for two potential renewal periods, with the folders required to contain 10-20% post-consumer content and dividers containing 30% post-consumer content. Delivery is requested within 30 calendar days after receiving a properly executed order, with payment terms of Net 45 days and delivery specified as Free On Board Destination to various Missouri Department of Corrections locations.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondents, appearing to be open to all vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not provide a specific total contract value or budget range, instead focusing on unit pricing for the initial contract and potential renewal periods. Vendors are required to submit their bids either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing, with all required exhibits, including Exhibit A. The evaluation criteria seem to focus on pricing, delivery timeframe, and compliance with the detailed specifications for the medical file folders and inner dividers. The solicitation requires vendors to provide brand information, stock/model numbers, quantity per box, and other specific product details to ensure compliance with the department's requirements.