Refrigerated Mailers

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered RFQ580410319001290 for refrigerated shipping mailers specifically designed for transporting animal heads for rabies testing. The procurement seeks multiple components including 100 complete refrigerated mailers, 3,000 primary leakproof containment bags, 10 secondary leakproof pails, 10 temperature-controlled shippers, 100 rigid outer packaging units, 1,000 units of absorbent material, and 1,000 sets of instructions for filling and closing. The solicitation was open from December 20, 2018, to January 12, 2019, with responses due by 3:00 PM CST. Vendors were required to complete Exhibit 1 (Pricing Page) and other applicable exhibits, with the contract including provisions for two potential one-year renewal periods. The RFQ specified that vendors must indicate the maximum allowable percentage of price increase or guaranteed minimum percentage of price decrease for renewal years, with all price adjustments calculated against the original contract price. The primary point of contact for this procurement was Ralph Poettgen at the Jefferson City office, who could be reached at 573-751-6020.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation were mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation appeared to be open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. While the total contract value was not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple components with quantities ranging from 10 to 3,000 units across different refrigerated shipping mailer elements. The delivery terms were specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. The contract did not specify any funding sources or elaborate on the current contracting environment. Vendors were required to provide pricing information and indicate potential price adjustments for renewal periods, with the state reserving the right to execute options at original contract prices if no percentage adjustments were specified.