Multi-Vitamins for Resale in Offender Canteens

The Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB931CR18089) for multi-vitamins with and without iron to be resold in offender canteens. The procurement is specifically targeting two line items: multi-vitamins without iron and multi-vitamins with iron, to be delivered to the Central and Eastern Region Commodity Warehouses. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City, with a bid period running from June 4, 2018, to June 21, 2018. Vendors are required to submit sealed bids to the DOC Purchasing Section, located in Jefferson City, Missouri, with specific delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with an initial one-year term and options for three additional one-year renewal periods. Bidders must complete and sign Exhibit A and other applicable exhibits, and provide percentage increases or decreases for potential renewal periods. The evaluation will focus on meeting the mandatory requirements, with payment processed based on final delivery, inspection, and acceptance of the items.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The IFB does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the document indicates the contract is open to all vendors, no information was provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or specific qualification requirements beyond the ability to meet the multi-vitamin product specifications. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Lisa Graham from the Missouri Department of Corrections, who can be reached at 573-526-6611. Vendors interested in this contract must carefully review all exhibits and specifications to ensure compliance with the DOC's requirements for multi-vitamin products to be sold in offender canteens.