Nutritional Formulas and Supplements - DHSS

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Community and Public Health WIC Program, is seeking bids for a comprehensive contract to procure nutritional formulas and supplements across multiple jurisdictions including Clark County and Jefferson City. The Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902200096) covers 95 line items of specialized nutritional products, including medical formulas such as KetoCal, Neocate, PediaSure, Monogen, and other metabolic and pediatric nutritional supplements. Quantities for each item range from 1 to 75 cases, with specific delivery requirements mandating stock items be delivered within 1-3 business days and non-stock items within 5 business days after order receipt. The contract period will run from January 23, 2022, through January 22, 2023, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods. Bids were solicited from July 29, 2021, with a firm submission deadline of September 14, 2021, at 2:00 PM CDT. The procurement will be conducted through the MissouriBUYS electronic procurement system, and vendors must complete and submit Exhibits A, B, C, and H along with their bid response. Delivery terms are Free on Board Destination, with payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the bid is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no apparent limitations on business size or type. The bid requires vendors to provide maximum per-case pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, as well as a firm, fixed percentage discount for miscellaneous formulas and supplements not specifically listed in the bid. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 95-line item solicitation suggests a significant procurement scope for the WIC Program. Funding for the contract will come directly from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, with deliveries required to various locations throughout the state. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with vendors required to demonstrate their ability to meet detailed product specifications, delivery timelines, and pricing structures.