Plastic Bag Supplies - Missouri Vocational Enterprises

The State of Missouri, specifically the Missouri Vocational Enterprises program within the Department of Corrections, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive procurement of plastic bag supplies. The Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034902202468) seeks Linear Low Density Polyethylene Tube Plastic in various specifications, including 21 line items with colors ranging from clear to black and red. The quantities per item range from 100,000 to 3,500,000 linear feet, with specific technical requirements including mil thicknesses between 0.7 to 4.0 mil, widths from 3" to 50", and precise tensile strength measurements. The contract period will be one year from the date of award, with options for two additional one-year renewal periods. Bids are due on June 23, 2022, at 2:00 PM CDT, with delivery required to the Chillicothe Correctional Center. Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing for the initial contract period and maximum prices for potential renewal periods, and must complete and submit all required exhibits through the MissouriBUYS system.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside provisions for small, minority, or women-owned businesses, and no incumbent vendors are identified. Delivery terms are Free On Board Destination with Net 45 Days payment terms, indicating flexibility for potential vendors. While the exact total contract value is not explicitly stated, the estimated total quantity across line items suggests a substantial procurement approaching 14 million linear feet of plastic tubing. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on meeting the detailed technical specifications and pricing requirements. Funding for the contract will be provided by the Missouri Department of Corrections, and all vendors are eligible to respond to the solicitation. The procurement appears designed to establish a reliable supply of specialized plastic bag materials for the Missouri Vocational Enterprises program's operational needs.