Pepper spray - statewide

The State of Missouri's Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901901679) seeks a statewide contract for pepper spray products to be utilized by various state agencies. The solicitation covers 16 distinct line items including crowd management projector devices, stream delivery units, foam delivery units, cone/fog delivery units, gel delivery units, cell buster assemblies, and phantom OC grenades. Quantities range from 1 to 1,880 units per item type, with a total estimated contract volume of approximately 3,700 units. All pepper spray products must meet strict technical specifications, including a 10% Oleoresin Capsicum concentration with 2,000,000 Scoville Heat Units, ultraviolet marking dye, and specific safety requirements such as being non-flammable, non-toxic, and compatible with electronic immobilization devices. The only acceptable brand for all items is SABRE Red, with specific model numbers detailed in the solicitation. The bid was posted on February 6, 2019, with responses due by February 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM CST, and the initial contract period will run for one year from the date of award, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were identified in the solicitation documents. The contract appears open to all vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and no specific funding sources were mentioned. Payment terms are established at net 45 days, with delivery required to be free on board destination to various state agencies throughout Missouri. While the total contract value was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation and the range of quantities suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity. Vendors must submit pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with all line items required to be included in the bid. Electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or hard copy submissions to the Division of Purchasing are acceptable methods for bid response.